Category: Water
Trying to Solve the Marine Debris Problem
August 16, 2017
A variety of plastics ends up in the Gulf. Each is a potential problem for marine life. Photo: Rick O’Connor Since the early 1970’s, when Chief Iron Eyes Cody shed a tear on a television commercial, we have been trying to reduce the ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterTags: Debris, Marine, Panhandle Outdoors, Problem, Solve, Trying
UF researcher: Nearly $1 million grant will help struggling blue crab industry
August 14, 2017
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A researcher at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences wants to study the blue crab and a viral pathogen that infects it. Now, a nearly $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, WaterTags: Blue Crab, News, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, Virus
Living Shoreline at the UF/IFAS Extension St Lucie County
August 10, 2017
Living shorelines in both estuarine and freshwater systems can provide habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife. The plants provide oxygen in the water as well as hiding places for juvenile fish and water fowl. These plants also reduce ... READ MORE
Category: Water
Using Drones in Extension Programs
July 26, 2017
By James Fletcher Drones or sUAS (small umanned aircraft systems) is the new buzz word. Businesses are developing more innovative ways to use them in industry. Agriculture is one of those sectors. Drones can help survey crops and provide ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Florida Sea Grant
UF/IFAS WATER
July 7, 2017
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Category: WaterTags: Programs
Water Quality at Camp!
July 3, 2017
Grab the secci disk and let’s head to the creek! On Day 2 of Walk on the Wild Side 4-H Camp, we learned about the 3 categories of water quality: (1) Physical, (2) Biological, and (3) Chemical. We test #1 and #2 while canoeing on the water. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Natural Resources, WaterTags: 4H, STEM