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Study reveals growing interest in natural shorelines

by Megan Winslow
June 26, 2024

Promoting the idea of installing a living shoreline was once a losing battle. Savanna Barry recalls a colleague who attempted to introduce the concept during a gathering of marine contractors about a decade ago. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Bulkhead, Cedar Key, Coast, Coastal, Conservation, Ecosystem, Extension, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Florida Sea Grant, FSG, Hurricane, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Living Shoreline, Marine Contractor, Megan Winslow, Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium, Native Vegetation, Natural, Oyster, Savanna Barry, Seawall, Shore, Shoreline, Stabilize, Storm Surge, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Vegetation, Water, Wave Break
a living shoreline on a white, sandy beach, with a setting sun reflecting over calm waters. [credit: uf/ifas]

Florida opens grant program for Ian-, Nicole-damaged beaches

by Kevin O'Horan
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, Wildlife
Tags: Beach, Coast, Environment Florida Department Of Environmental Protection, FDEP, Hurricane, Pgm_Admin, Rejuvenation, Restoration, Restore, Shore, Storm
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November 2021 Florida Master Naturalist Coastal Shoreline Restoration Course Graduates

by Ken Gioeli
November 5, 2021

The UF/IFAS Extension offices in St. Lucie, Martin and Escambia Counties congratulates the newest graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist Program Coastal Shoreline Restoration course in November 2021. On Friday November 5, 2021, thirteen ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Coast, Coastal Shoreline Restoration, Florida Master Naturalist, Graduate
Sunrise at the Range Cattle Research and Education Center (RCREC).

Women in STEM Careers: Dr. Emily Hall

by Armando Ubeda
August 20, 2019

Throughout history, women have been instrumental in advancing science, in key discoveries and insightful developments. Some of my favorite contemporary scientists are women, including Dr. Sylvia Earle, Dr. Jane Goodall, and Dr. Eugenie “Genie” ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Coast, Corals, Florida Sea Grant, International Women's Day, Marine, Ocean Acidification, Pgm_Marine, Science, Scientist, STEM, Women, Women In STEM Careers

Hernando County Coastal Cleanup

by Brittany Hall-Scharf
September 17, 2018

Florida Sea Grant and UF/IFAS Extension in Hernando County are teaming up with local businesses, clubs, and County government to host the 2018 International Coastal Cleanup in Hernando County. This international cleanup began more than 30 years ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Cleanup, Coast, International Coastal Cleanup, Marine Debris, Trash Free Seas

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