Apalachicola-area oystermen and community leaders received a progress report Thursday from University of Florida scientists working to remediate the area’s oyster population collapse. Karl Havens, director of Florida Sea Grant and leader ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeIt is hard to say one turtle is more beautiful than another but this is one beautiful turtle! The diamondback terrapin is the only brackish water turtle in the United States. These turtles can be easily distinguished from other species by ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
It is hard to say that one turtle is more beautiful than another; it is like saying one of your children is more beautiful than another, but this is one beautiful turtle! The diamondback terrapin is the only brackish water turtle in the ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeThe Invasion of the Lionfish (Photo: Florida Sea Grant) It is a song that has been played in our state time and again. An exotic pet or plant is brought across our borders and either intentionally or accidentally released into the ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesFlorida Sea Grant recently completed a study designed to provide Charlotte County with a planning instrument that specifies the type, quantity, and location of public shore access and boating facilities needed to meet anticipated demand through ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, RecreationBeekeeping Field Day and Trade Show For more information: Beekeeping Trade Show Flyer READ MORE
Category: Events, WildlifeThe University of Florida Oyster Recovery Team, National Institutes of Health-funded Healthy Gulf, Healthy Communities Study, along with their community partners, will hold an information sharing meeting on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeClick here for image. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Many plant nurseries in Florida have adopted sustainable practices, and the University of Florida is looking to help even more do so with a new video series. The series, titled ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
December 12, 2012; 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET (12:00 – 3:00 PM CT) At participating UF-IFAS Extension Office across Florida Get a more complete picture of the value of your woods! Florida’s private forest lands provide many economic and environmental ... READ MORE
Category: Curriculum, ForestsGAINESVILLE, Fla. — Invasive lionfish may never be eradicated from Florida’s coastal waters, but it’s possible to keep them under control — in specific, targeted areas and using plenty of manpower, a new University of Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Research