Category: Wildlife

Florida Master Naturalist Graduate Spotlight on Holly and Fritz Hanselman

by Ken Gioeli
January 17, 2022

The mission of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is to promote awareness, understanding, and respect of Florida's natural world among Florida's citizens and visitors. We’re highlighting graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist ... READ MORE

Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Coastal Shoreline Restoration, Environmental Interpretation, FMNP, Graduate, Master Naturalist

NCBS Intern Report: Historical Aspects of Common Snook Expansion on Florida’s Nature Coast

by Emily Colson
January 14, 2022

Written by 2021 Summer Intern, Katie Everett This past summer, I had the exceptional experience of working with Charlie Martin, Mike Allen, and Ashley McDonald at the Nature Coast Biological Station in Cedar Key. My project focused on investigating ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Fisheries, Fishing, Human Dimensions, NCBS Interns, Research, Snook

Stone Crab Research at UF/IFAS NCBS

by Emily Colson
January 14, 2022

Written by Dr. Dave Chagaris, Faculty Researcher at UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station The Florida stone crab fishery operates primarily along the Gulf Coast, from the Panhandle to the Florida Keys. The fishery is one of the most ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, , Wildlife
Tags: Coastal Systems, Fisheries, Florida Sea Grant, FWC, Research, Stone Crabs

Florida Land Steward Update, January 14, 2022

by Chris Demers
January 13, 2022

2022 GREETINGS! We are gearing up for another year of service to Florida’s private landowners, foresters, natural resource professionals, extension community, and others involved in the management and conservation of our forests and natural ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Wildlife

Gap Analysis for Invasive Species Pathways

by Emily Colson
January 13, 2022

Written by Dr. Charlie Martin, Faculty Researcher at UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station Sponsor: United States Geological Service with funding from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service Award Dates: August 2021 – August ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Fisheries, Invasive Species, Research, USFWS, USGS

Wild Sarasota Spotlight: eagle etiquette

by Adelaide Mahler
January 11, 2022

The bald eagle, a Florida native, and its relative, the golden eagle, are always a special sight to spy in the sky. While you may be elated to have an eagle encounter, there are a few key tips of eagle etiquette to adhere to when birding to ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, Wildlife
Tags: Bald Eagle, Eagles, Pgm_EcoNR, Wild Sarasota, Wildlife

Wild Sarasota Spotlight: enraptured by eagles

by Adelaide Mahler
January 11, 2022

While it's easy to get enraptured by the world of raptors, as the emblem of our nation, eagles distinguish themselves as some of our most enchanting birds of prey. They're apex predators and great indicators of environmental health tipping us ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Eagles, Pgm_EcoNR, Wild Sarasota, Wildlife

Florida’s Native Flora & Fauna: Coreopsis & Florida Panther

by Alicia Lamborn
January 10, 2022

Featuring Florida’s native flora (plant life) and fauna (animal life) so you can learn to recognize, appreciate, and protect native species. READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Animals, Native Animals, Native Plants, Natural Resources, Perennials, Species Spotlight, Wildflowers, Wildlife

Wildlife expert answers questions about COVID-19 and white-tailed deer

by Samantha Murray
January 10, 2022

Recent scientific studies have shown that white-tailed deer, a deer species found all over the eastern United States, can become infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. A new University of Florida publication explains what is currently ... READ MORE

Category: Livestock, Wildlife
Tags: Covid-19, Deer, News, Sam Wisely

Snakes on the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County Campus

by Ken Gioeli
January 7, 2022

Snakes are common on the campus of the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County in the northwestern rural area of the community. Both venomous and nonvenomous snakes can be found on site. This video is appropriate for visitors, volunteers, faculty ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Coral Snake, Rattlesnake, Snakes

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