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Coral reef and sponges in the Gulf of Mexico.

Be on the Lookout: a potential new invasive species-Xeniid soft corals

by Ana Zangroniz
February 28, 2023

What is it? Coral reef scientists in the Caribbean recently released a paper cataloging the spread of a new invader on Venezuelan coral reefs:  an Indo-Pacific soft coral or octocoral. This species, categorized as Unomia stolonifera, is ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Aquatic Invasive Species, Florida Sea Grant, Marine Invaders, Natural Resources, Soft Corals
Sunrise and ocean tide at Washington Oaks State Park.

Man-of-War or By-the-Wind Sailor? Either way: better to look, not touch.

by Ana Zangroniz
December 16, 2020

When I was young, my mom told me a tale about when she babysat for my cousin before I was born. My mom and cousin Stephanie were on Miami Beach, and all of a sudden, she heard Stephanie screaming. She ran to Stephanie’s side, and my cousin, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Aquatic Invasive Species, Florida Sea Grant, Marine Ecosystems, Water Conservation

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