Tag: clams

Seaweed aquaculture in Florida? A farmer’s perspective.

by Angela Collins
December 3, 2025

Global seaweed production is currently at an all time high (World Bank, 2023; FAO, 2024). Almost all of that production occurs in Asia. The small amount that does occur in the US is restricted to cold water species, like the kelps of New England ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Aquaculture, Clams, Florida Sea Grant, Macroalgae, Seaweed, Shellfish, Tampa Bay

Weekly “What is it?”: Coquina Rock

by Carrie Stevenson
July 17, 2025

Florida’s geology is as varied as its plant and animal life. Here in the western Panhandle, we have extremely sandy soil along the coast and heartier loam, clay, and iron rock as you approach the northern border with Alabama. If you start ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Atlantic, Clams, Fort, Shells, Weekly What Is It

UF experts warn of potential peril caused by ocean acidification

by Brad Buck
July 11, 2024

The world’s oceans absorb about 30% of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which does not bode well for Florida’s 825 miles of coastline. Carbon dioxide can contribute to ocean acidification -- a reduction in the pH of the ocean -- which ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Archive, Atmosphere, Carbon Dioxide, Clams, Coral Reef, Emissions, Florida Aquarium, Florida Sea Grant, Josh Patterson, Lisa Krimsky, Marine, Ocean Acidification, Oysters, Pathogens, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Sea Urchins, Water Pollution

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