Epiphytes, Greek for “air plants”, defy most of the rules of being a plant. Instead of rooting in the soil, they grow on top of something else, typically in a microhabitat with very little space for roots. No soil is necessary, and they ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
Support the UF/IFAS programs you love on Gator Nation Giving Day! On February 17, 2022, Gators everywhere will “Stand Up & Holler” by making a gift to the UF program that means the most to them. Support from alumni and friends on Gator ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
We're proud to announce our latest Green Business partner: Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast About Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast partners with landowners, businesses, and government ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
Can a plant change the course of history? Indigo, saffron, rubber, poppies, corn, potatoes…. there is a seemingly endless list of plants that have been instrumental in the development of human culture; the shifting of paradigms, wars fought, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Written by M. Clark, J. Marchionno, E. Wellman Background Spanning eight counties and largely free of development, Florida’s Nature Coast is one of the Gulf of Mexico’s untouched treasures. The region provides critical ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Fish biological gender dynamics Fish really are some fascinating creatures. With those colors, and the ability to live and breathe underwater, they feel so far away from us and the rest of the mammals. Another very peculiar feature characterizes ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources
Protecting the waterfront is Principle #9 in Florida-Friendly Landscaping. Waterfront areas can include lakefronts, ponds, ditches, other water bodies and environmentally sensitive areas. So, what makes a nice aquatic landscape?• Full of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
This list of Florida native plants will be helpful if you live on the lakefront, a freshwater water body, or are doing a rain garden in a wet spot in your yard. These plants are water loving and live in different zones on the shoreline. While ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Introduction There are inherent dangers associated with fun time in marine and estuarine waters. Drowning is an obvious danger, but there are others. Have you ever heard someone recommend "Doing the stingray shuffle?" Environmental educators ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Atlantic Cubera Snapper, Lutjanus cyanopterus IGFA World Record: 124 lbs 12 oz, Garden Bank, Louisiana 2007 Florida Record: 116 lbs 6 oz, Clearwater 1979 For most current cubera snapper regulations in the Florida please check out this FWC ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life