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Barrier Island Wildlife in the Florida Panhandle; Part 5 The Dunes

by Rick O'Connor
May 14, 2026

The dune fields of the panhandle barrier islands closely mimic those in the deserts of the American southwest. With rolling hills of sand (less the rock), small, spaced shrubs, and high temperatures, hiking through the dunes reminds me a lot ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Barrier Island Wildlife, Dunes, Florida Panhandle, Florida Sea Grant

Invasive species: Mother of millions (Kalanchoe)

by Carolyn Kovacs
February 19, 2026

Kalanchoe x houghtonii, also known as “mother of millions,” is an invasive species in Florida that negatively impacts our coasts. The plant grows many “plantlets” along its succulent-type leaves, each of which can separate and become ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Beach, Dunes, Florida Sea Grant, Invasive Species, Mother Of Millions, Plants

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