UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Written by 2019 Summer Intern Shea Husband, with host Caleb Purtlebaugh from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Introduction My name is Shea Husband and this summer I worked with Florida Fish and Wildlife’s Fisheries Independent Monitoring… Read More
Written by 2019 Summer Intern Samantha Hoskins, with host Peter Frederick from UF IFAS Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Prior to this internship, I associated oysters with the wealthy bourgeoisie— people who owned beachfront property and ate oysters on ice… Read More
By Chris Moran Farmers, ranchers, and foresters will talk with the chair of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis about climate’s impact on the future of Florida agriculture and what they can do about it. As… Read More
Invasive species are recognized as a national threat that can be constrained through pioneering research, public commitment and encouraging younger generations to choose science as a career path. University of Florida researchers are joining the cause by engaging… Read More
By Lee Hayes Byron, Sophia Moundous, and Randall Penn UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County It’s back to school time across Sarasota County, and a good time to mix a little sustainability into the race back to the classroom. We’ve… Read More
Oysters… I just about said “southern Gulf coast tradition”. But honestly, oysters are popular all over the world. Some of the biggest “oyster snobs” are in the northeast part of our country. That said, we still link them… Read More
Songbirds bring joy and beauty to our lives, favoring us with their amazing melodies and enchanting nature. Our free class Aug. 21 will show you how to attract throngs of songbirds to your yard, simply. We’ll show you… Read More
Cedar Key Bird Rescue (CKBR) was founded in August 2016 by the Cedar Keys Audubon with support from several organizations. Supporters include the UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station, Florida Sea Grant, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), and Audubon… Read More
August 2, 2019 Sea Grant Notes After a few weeks’ hiatus due to extended vacation we are back. I am aware of the tropical depression that came through and have updated the water quality reports for… Read More
By Mike Loizzo GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is funding a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences project to create a new mobile responsive website with an interactive… Read More
