Category: Natural Resources

seaweed pulled from Tampa Bay for a seaweed aquaculture project.

Is seaweed aquaculture the next big crop for Florida?

by Lourdes Mederos
August 27, 2025

Florida’s coastline may one day host more than oysters, clams, fish and shrimp. Researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and Florida Sea Grant are asking whether seaweed could be the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Andrew Ropicki, Angela Collins, Aquaculture, Ashley Smith, Dail Laughinghouse, Economics, Extension, Florida, Florida Sea Grant, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Gabrielle Foursa, Growers, Harvest, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Lourdes Mederos, Macroalgae, News, NOAA National Sea Grant, NOAA National Sea Grant Aquaculture Program, Seaweed, Seaweed Aquaculture, Seaweed Farming, Sponge, Tropical Research And Education Center, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Water Quality
Mosquito sucking blood

Florida’s Flying Menace: What You Need to Know About Mosquitoes and the Diseases They Spread Series 4

by Lisa Hickey
August 27, 2025

Florida’s warm, humid climate makes it a paradise not just for people—but also for mosquitoes. These tiny pests are more than just a nuisance; they can carry serious diseases that affect humans, pets, and wildlife. Understanding which species ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Water
Tags: #FloridaHealth, #MosquitoAwareness, #MosquitoSeason, #PublicHealthFlorida, #VectorControl, #WestNileVirus, #ZikaPrevention
Lake Okeechobee in Florida was used by scientists to test a new method for estimating lake volumes.

Estimating Lake Volumes from Space with AI

by Mike Loizzo
August 26, 2025

How do you measure the volume of a large lake when detailed maps of its underwater topography aren't available? A new study led by Golmar Golmohammadi, assistant professor in the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water and Ecosystem Sciences, offers ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Genetic Algorithm, Golmar Golmohammadi, Lake Okeechobee, Normalized Difference Water Index, Rangle Cattle Research And Education Center, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences

Meet Eli Bodor: A Florida Master Naturalist Program Success Story

by Katherine Clements
August 26, 2025

Meet Eli Bodor, an aspiring conservationist and entomologist. Originally from Tampa, Eli has lived in Sarasota since the age of seven. In April 2024, Eli registered for a Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) class. Read on to learn how ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Fmnp-in-srq, Master Naturalist, Pgm_EcoNR
screen grab from a video showing a wide view of raised garden beds, an educational feature at mangrove school of sarasota. [credit: uf/ifas extension sarasota county]

Green Business Partner Showcase: Mangrove School of Sarasota

by Randy Penn
August 26, 2025

Sarasota County has taken another step towards a greener future with the launch of its Green Business Partnership "Partner Showcase" video series. The goal is to highlight and promote local businesses dedicated to environmental practices, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: GBP, Green Business, Green Business Partnership, Mangrove School Of Sarasota, Pgm_Wast, Pgm_Waste, Waste Reduction

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