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
I have written a lot about extreme heat events, and in the past two years the summer temperatures generated plenty of discussion, both locally and around the world. However, south Florida started off 2025 with a delightful cold front, waking ... READ MORE
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Ecosystem Services Did you know that our beautiful Florida environment can protect us from natural disasters? These ecosystem services, or contributions that the environment provides for human well-being, are crucial during our times of ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
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 ResourcesChasing Coral is an ocean adventure film. It reveals the story of a team of photographers, scientists and other experts who discover and try to capture one of the world’s largest coral bleaching events. It took 3.5 years to make and features ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural Resources, Water