Category: Natural Resources

UF/IFAS researcher helps test new way to probe remote ecosystems with satellite imagery

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 25, 2012

Click here for high-resolution version. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- For scientists, making field observations of organisms and ecosystems can be a daunting challenge. Travel to remote locations is costly and difficult. Observation ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Digital Photos, Everglades, Florida, Florida Climate Institute, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Matteo Convertino, PLoS One, Risk And Decision Science Team, Satellite, U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, University Of Florida

National Survey Evaluates Importance of Hunting, Fishing and Wildlife Watching

by Betty Staugler
October 24, 2012

Every five years, a national survey of fishing, hunting and wildlife-associated recreation is conducted to measure the importance of wildlife-based recreation. The survey evaluates the value of these activities to people and to the economy. ... READ MORE

Category: Recreation
Tags: Birdwatching, Fishing, Hunting

NW FL Reef Workshop – Save the Date! Please help us by Completing our Short Survey

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 19, 2012

Please save the date for the 2013 Northwest Florida Regional Artificial Reef Workshop sponsored by Florida Sea Grant and FWC, to be held at the Niceville Community Center in Niceville, FL on Wednesday-Thursday, February 6-7, 2013. We invite ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources

Water Use Permitting Changes in Northwest Florida Listening Session and Workshop

by Doug Mayo
October 19, 2012

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 - 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Central Time Agricultural Conference Center, Jackson County Extension Service - 2741 Pennsylvania Ave., Marianna, Fla. Farmers and ranchers in Northwest Florida are invited to attend a ... READ MORE

Category: Water
Tags: Consumptive Use Permits, Irrigation Well

Florida Geography – What makes our area unique!

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 19, 2012

I hosted an educational program on springs, sinkholes, and karst topography earlier this week. Participants seemed to really perk up when I explained why springs and sinkholes are not evenly distributed throughout the state of Florida. Seeing ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water

Thanks to our Third #CSSSeaGrant speakers Peter Sheng, Thomas Ruppert, Davis Prevatt, Arindam Chowdhury

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 17, 2012

For more research updates visit floridaseagrant.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHcoz25DXh8 READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources

Thanks to our Second #CSSSeaGrant speakers Chuck Adams, Bob Swett, Doug Gregory, Betty Staugler

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 17, 2012

These Florida Sea Grant speakers presented information regarding efforts Supporting Shrimping, Working Waterfronts, Climate Change Education, and Derelict Crab Trap Removal. READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources

Thanks to our first #CSSSeaGrant speakers Don Behringer, David Chagaris, J. J. Sadler, Kevan Main

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 17, 2012

Presented talks regarding Spiny Lobster Virus, Fishery Policy Evaluation through Models, Cryopreservation of Sea Oats, Simultaneous Aquaculture of Pompano and Restoration Plants. READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources

@FloridaSeaGrant Director Karl Havens welcomes our guest to Coastal Science Symposium #CSSSeaGrant @PinellaSeaGrant @BrookeSaa

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 17, 2012

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Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources

I’ll be sending photos and quick updates from todays Coastal Science Symposium #IFASNW

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 17, 2012

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Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources

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