Tag: coasts

Celebrating Coral Reef Awareness Week

by Holly Abeels
April 8, 2026

Blog post written by Laila Cohen, UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County intern Happy Coral Reef Awareness Week! Coral reefs are important to our marine ecosystems. They provide habitat for diverse marine life, protection of coastlines, and support ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Coastal Restoration, Coasts, Conservation, Corals, Florida Sea Grant

Spinning, swirling sawfish—oh my. But why?

by Ana Zangroniz
August 1, 2024

Spinning, swirling sawfish—oh my. But why? Since last fall, reports of stranded, whirling, “spinning” and even dead sawfish have been making headlines in the lower Florida Keys. These events have been observed by community members and ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Coasts, Florida Sea Grant, Marine, Natural Resources, Sawfish, Spinning Fish

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