Every time a storm surge invades a coastal community, or fish wash up dead from red tide or algal blooms, or an oil spill spreads across the Gulf of Mexico, we’re reminded of the fragile nature of our marine and coastal ecosystems. Events ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
At the annual Manasota Regional Envirothon about 125 students, representing seven Manatee and Sarasota county high schools, competed at Oscar Scherer State Park in Osprey. The Envirothon is an outdoor environmental team competition ... READ MORE
Category: , Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Each week, SFRC highlights a fantastic student or alumnus for #FeaturedStudentFriday. Today’s student is Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences master's student Dalton Goss. Dalton is advised by Dr. Don Behringer, and holds a BS in IDS Marine Sciences. What’s ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife
Mardi Gras is typically a happy time where celebrations and parades carry late into the night. But, if you are like me, you do not see happiness, fun, and colorful beauty. All you see is mountains of plastic beads and other waste willfully ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Macroalgae are large species of algae often referred to as seaweeds. When not attached to bottom sediments, they are commonly called drift algae. Macroalgae come in colors of red, green, brown and black, and they randomly wash up on beaches ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water
Your ears are prominently displayed on the sides of your head. But when you look at a fish, you can’t see its ears. That’s because a fish’s ears are located inside its head, right behind each eye. Each ear is a small, hollow space, lined ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
National Invasive Species Awareness Week is Monday, February 25th through Sunday, March 3rd. And here in the Florida Keys, we are no stranger to opportunistic invaders trying to takeover habitats that aren’t rightfully theirs. SITUATION An ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
For homeowners who have an in-ground irrigation system, now is the perfect time to inspect for any problems. Warmer weather means that ornamental plants and turf will start actively growing again. To avoid any potential problems, inspect your ... READ MORE
Category: Lawn, Natural Resources, Water