Tag: beach
What is that White Wax on the Beaches?
December 28, 2023
We had some big waves in mid-December, and with that washed up a slew of plastic fragments and bottle caps as well as natural debris such as sargassum seaweed and black mangrove propagules. However, there was something different on our beaches ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Beach, Beaches, Florida Sea Grant, Pollution
Protecting Sea Turtles: Six Things You Can Do to Make a Difference
December 13, 2023
Sea turtles are among the most majestic creatures on our planet. With their gentle nature and graceful movements, they have captivated people for centuries. However, these incredible sea dwellers are facing numerous threats that endanger ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Beach, Conservation, Habitat, Pgm_Marine, Protection, Sea Turtle, Shore, Turtle, Wildlife
Gardening by the Sea: Tips and Tricks
November 16, 2023
When it comes to gardening, few settings are as enchanting as the coastal landscape. The sound of waves crashing in the background, the soft sea breeze, and the unique flora and fauna make beachside gardens truly special. But gardening by the ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & DiseaseTags: Beach, Coastal Systems, Flagler County, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening
Take yourself on a field trip at River to Sea Preserve!
June 1, 2023
June 8 is World Ocean Day, and we want you to get outside and explore our coastal environment! One of my favorite places to explore the coast in the area is the River to Sea Preserve at Marineland, located in northern Flagler County. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, , WildlifeTags: Beach, Field Trip, Florida Sea Grant, Ocean, World Ocean Day
TALK TRASH AND TAKE ACTION: PROVIDING VIRTUAL EDUCATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BEACH CLEANUPS
April 16, 2023
2023 Central District All Faculty Symposium - Natural Resources Kovacs, C.J., UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County, 150 Sawgrass Rd Bunnell FL 32110 Situation and objectives: Plastic pollution is one of the most detrimental environmental issues ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: 2023, 2023 Central District All Faculty Symposium, Beach, C.J. Kovacs, Carolyn Kovacs, Central District Symposium, Cleanups, Environmental Issues, Extension, ICC, IFAS, Ifas Extension, International Coastal Cleanup, Natural Resources, Ocean, UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County, UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County
Sargassum composting
March 20, 2023
You may have seen the reports. A huge patch of Sargassum (which is seaweed) is bobbing around out in the ocean getting closer and closer to Florida. Reporting has been nothing short of apocalyptic, and people, especially people who live ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesTags: Afeefa A. Abdool-Ghany, Beach, Compost, Food And Resource Economics Department, Helena M. Solo-Gabriele, Sargassum, Trent Blare
Florida opens grant program for Ian-, Nicole-damaged beaches
January 31, 2023
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection sent the following information Jan. 31 regarding a grant program for beach restoration projects resulting from Hurricane Ian and/or Hurricane Nicole damages: For Immediate Release: Jan. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, WildlifeTags: Beach, Coast, Environment Florida Department Of Environmental Protection, FDEP, Hurricane, Pgm_Admin, Rejuvenation, Restoration, Restore, Shore, Storm