Category: Recreation
Summertime Dive Safety And Dive Flag Awareness!
July 15, 2020
Snorkeling and diving are some of my favorite activities that I get to enjoy more often during the summer! The water is warm, scallop season has opened, lobster season is just around the corner and a perfect time for a lesson on dive flag awareness! ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Work & LifeTags: Boat, Boating, Dive, Dive Flag, Diver Down, Flag, Florida, Florida Sea Grant, FWC, Lobster, Mask, Red…, Regulations, Safety, Scallop, Scuba, Snorkel, Summer, White
Toxic Algae Blooms
July 13, 2020
Algal blooms are a major environmental problem that often occur in Florida's waterways during late summer or early fall. Our waterways are often affected by red tides and blue-green algae. These harmful algal blooms can have severe impacts on ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Recreation, WaterTags: Algal Blooms, Blue-green Algae, Red Tide, Water Quality
SFRC Serves: Shayna Jacques
June 29, 2020
Welcome to our new Summer Blog Series, SFRC Serves. On Tuesdays and Thursdays we are sharing stories of how our students and alumni give back to their communities. Name: Shayna Jacques Program: Master's in Ecological Restoration Shayna ... READ MORE
Category: , Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, RecreationTags: Biologist, SFRC, SFRCServes, STEM, Students, Volunteer
VIRTUAL scalloping seminars
June 25, 2020
Join us to learn more about recreational scalloping in Florida virtually! Don’t miss out! Scalloping in Hernando, Citrus, and Levy Counties When: June 30, 2020 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Registration: https://bit.ly/2MHxTEs Scalloping ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Florida Sea Grant, Recreational Fishing, Scallops
Mindfully Gardening
June 18, 2020
Its about being all around healthy I know you've learned about exercising your body and I'm certain you've thought about how that translates to the garden. Now, what about your mind? Yes, your mind needs attention just as much as your physical ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife, Work & LifeTags: 4-H, 4-H Youth Development, Experience, Gardening, Mindful, Mindfulness, Senses, Stress Reduction, Victory2020 Garden, Youth
Sheepshead, The Fish With A Weird Name And Even Weirder Teeth!
June 16, 2020
When I was diving a small natural reef in Southwest Florida I stumbled upon a sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus) attempting to eat a smooth duck clam (Anatina anatine). It was neat watching this steadfast fish repeatedly pick up and drop ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeTags: Collier, Collier County. Sheepshead, Diving, Fish, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, FWC, Gulf Of Mexio, Porgy, Seafood, SWFL
Who Needs A Fishing License? Florida License Free Fishing Days?!
June 5, 2020
Have you ever had a family member or buddy who you wanted to take fishing, but they didn’t want to purchase a fishing license? Have you always wanted to try fishing but didn’t want to fork up the price of a annual license? Are you an avid ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, Home Management, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife, Work & LifeTags: Atlantic, Bass, Bluegill, Collier, Fishing, Florida, Florida Sea Grant, FWC, Gulf Of Mexico, Snook
Inspiring a Florida Conservation Ethic
June 4, 2020
Leaving a Legacy: Marty Main's Gift to FMNP As a child, Dr. Marty Main wanted to keep an Eastern Tiger Salamander he found on his grandfather’s Wisconsin dairy farm. His grandfather made Marty return the salamander and in doing ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeTags: Conservation, Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Marty Main