Category: Natural Resources
Tropicalization of Big Bend seagrass meadows
July 26, 2018
**Note: this is a guest post authored by NCBS Post Doctoral Researcher Ashley Mcdonald Warmer waters, new seagrass grazers Have you ever wondered what could happen if warmer seas lead to the arrival of tropical fishes and invertebrates ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Applied Research, Coastal Habitat, Coastal Systems, InsideNatureCoast, Seagrass
State Supplies Helpful Insects to Homeowners
July 26, 2018
Florida’s tropical climate is the perfect environment for introduced exotic organisms from around the world to thrive. The term exotic means native to somewhere else. Exotic reptiles such as the giant alligator swallowing pythons tend to get ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease,
Mangroves
July 25, 2018
I first became the UF/IFAS Extension Sea Grant agent for Flagler and St. Johns Counties in 2001. At that time, I was told that a hard freeze a few years earlier had stunted many of the black mangrove trees that were growing along the intracoastal ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Flagler, Mangrove, Propagule, Trimming
Heavy Sargassum Year Forecast for Florida Keys
July 25, 2018
This summer, you may have noticed tons of brown organic material washed up on beaches and decaying all over the Atlantic side of the Florida Keys. But what is it, really? And why is it appearing on our beaches? It’s called sargassum, and it ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & MarineTags: Algae, Florida Keys, Florida Sea Grant, Sargassum, Seaweed
Water-Wise Landscapes in Manatee County 2018
July 25, 2018
We want to send a big thank you to everyone who participated in the 2018 Water-Wise Landscape Program and helped make it a success! The Manatee County Water-Wise Landscape Awards, sponsored by Manatee County Utilities - Water ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, WaterTags: Florida Friendly Landscape, Water Conservation, Water Conservation Landscape, Water Wise
Conserving Water at Home
July 23, 2018
The news these days seem to be all about the current heat wave in the United States. Even in places like Ireland, which usually sees average temperatures this time of year around 64-68°F (17-20°C), they’ve had high temperatures reaching ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water, Work & LifeTags: Conservation, Sustainability, Water
Featured New Faculty: Samuel Smidt
July 23, 2018
Dr. Samuel Smidt has joined the Soil and Water Sciences Department as an Assistant Professor of Watershed Science. We asked him some questions to learn more about his background and future plans. Can you tell us a little about your background ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Featured Faculty, Soil And Water Sciences Department, SWS Featured Faculty