Category: Recreation

New on Featured Creatures! Tussock moths.

by Jennifer Gillett-Kaufman
March 19, 2014

We are pleased to announce a new article on Featured Creatures! Take a sneak peek with this excerpt from the article: Tussock moths in the genus Orgyia are small moths that are best-known because of their attractive larvae. ABOVE: ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation
Tags: Featured Creatures, FL Natives, Moths, Pest Alert, UF-IFAS Pest Alert

Boating Safety: Part 2 of 16 – Safety Equipment

by Olivia Doyle
February 14, 2014

Both the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) have a required list of safety equipment that must be present on all vessels when anchored or underway. As stated in Chapman’s Piloting ... READ MORE

Category: Recreation, Water
Tags: Boating Safety

Boating Safety: Part 1 of 16 – Nautical Terms

by Ken Gioeli
January 24, 2014

Going over terms used in boating may seem like a trivial exercise but clear communication between captain and crew, captain and other vessels, and captain and dockhands can make situations flow smoothly. Here are a few nautical terms for this ... READ MORE

Category: Recreation, Water
Tags: Boat Safety, Boating, Boating Safety, Nautical Terms

New on Featured Creatures! Lone star tick. By Holderman and Kaufman.

by Jennifer Gillett-Kaufman
November 13, 2013

We are pleased to announce a new article on Featured Creatures! Take a sneak peek with this excerpt from the article: The lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum, was first described by Linnaeus in 1758. Lone star ticks feed on the blood of ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Featured Creatures, Pest Alert, Ticks

Improving Water Quality: Part 4 of 5 – Clean Marina

by Rick O'Connor
October 19, 2013

We do not typically think of marinas when we are thinking water quality but everyone can think of issues at these facilities that could degrade the bodies of water on which they sit. Motor oil and fuel come to mind first, bottom paint, solid ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, Water
Tags: Boating, Clean Marina, Marina, Sustainable Coastlines, Water Quality

Be a Smart picknicker

by Ken Gioeli
June 25, 2013

It’s time for all the fun things that summer brings, like picnics, potlucks, and outdoor gatherings. As things heat up outside don’t forget the basic rules of food safety. Stay out of the temperature “danger zone” by keeping hot foods ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Recreation
Tags: Family & Consumer Sciences, Food & Health

Fisheries Regulations Questions and Answers

by Betty Staugler
April 8, 2013

In March, Florida Sea Grant and NOAA partnered to conduct a series of workshops aimed at clarifying existing fisheries regulations for offshore recreational and commercial fishermen. Six workshops took place in Florida. During the workshops ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Fishing, Gulf, Offshore, Regulations

What To Do About E-10 Boat Fuel over Winter?

by Ralph Mitchell
December 21, 2012

Since the introduction of 10% ethanol to gasoline (E-10 fuel) many boaters, including yours truly, have had problems with fouled fuel filters and marine engines not running at their top performance. The ethanol added to the fuel combines with ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, Work & Life
Tags: Boats, E-10 Fuel, Phase Separation

What To Do About E-10 Boat Fuel over Winter?

by Ralph Mitchell
December 21, 2012

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, Work & Life
Tags: Sustainable Coastlines

Charlotte County Planning for Future Waterway Access

by Betty Staugler
November 26, 2012

Florida 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, Recreation
Tags: Boat, Dock, Marina, Ramp

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