Zebra Longwing, Heliconius Charitonia The zebra longwing was designated the state butterfly of Florida in 1996. An inhabitant of more forested shaded areas, it is often found in subtropical hammocks, forest margins, shrubby thickets, and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tropical Soda Apple is a common weed found throughout Florida and can be a serious problem in perennial pastures. READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & DiseaseCoral Reefs: Why Conservation is So Important Did you know that coral reefs are actually small animals related to jellyfish? Corals live together in large groups and form huge interconnected colonies known as coral reefs. Coral reefs are often ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Many species of animals go through dramatic swings in population numbers over time. For some, these fluctuations are related to the dynamics of a natural symbiotic connection such as a predator-prey relationship. A classic example of this ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Life on the coast has tremendous benefits; steady sea breezes, gorgeous beaches, plentiful fishing and paddling opportunities. Nevertheless, there are definite downsides to living along it, too. Besides storms like Hurricane Harvey making ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesFlorida climate is characterized by wet and dry seasons with rain predominantly Occurring between June and October. Annual rainfall amounts range from 40-60 inches per year, depending on location. Rainfall is generally gathered and determined ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Shrimping in the Gulf of Mexico. Photo: NOAA Actually, if you like seafood – it’s all good! However, not everyone does and sometimes when this question is asked they are interested in not how it taste but where the seafood ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
WaterSense is a partnership program by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It seeks to protect the future of our nation's water supply by offering people a simple way to use less water with water-efficient products, new homes, and services. ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water