Tag: ecosystems
Breaking barriers, mentoring minds: New UF/IFAS scientist earns spot among America’s Inspiring Hispanic/Latinx researchers
September 17, 2024
The newest scientist to join the UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center has been honored with a place on the Atlas of Inspiring Hispanic/Latinx Scientists. Valerie De Anda Torres, an assistant professor of microbiology ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching,Tags: Climate Change, Ecosystems, First-generation, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Hispanic Heritage Month, Mexican, Microbial Ecology, Microbial Metabolism, Microbiology And Cell Science, Minorities, Molecular Biology, Paleobiology, Valerie De Anda Torres
Natural ponds remove nitrogen more effectively than stormwater ponds
July 30, 2024
Summer brings daily storms in the Sunshine State, and with the rain, you need to control flooding in some neighborhoods. Florida is swimming in 76,000 stormwater ponds. Designed to control flooding, stormwater ponds are not as effective as ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS, WaterTags: AJ Reisinger, Audrey Goekner, Denitrification, Dinitrogen Gas, Ecosystems, Flooding, Natural Ponds, Neighborhoods, Nitrogen, Nitrogen Fixation, Pollutants, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Stormwater, Stormwater Ponds, Subdivisions
Restoring Balance: Replacing Mother of Millions with Gallberry
May 7, 2024
In the intricate tapestry of ecosystems, the introduction of non-native species can often have devastating consequences. One such example is the invasive plant species known as Mother of Millions (Kalanchoe x houghtonii). Originally from Madagascar, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, HorticultureTags: Biodiversity, Ecosystems, Invasive Species, Native Plants
How many plants are in your yard? UF study finds high plant diversity in residential landscapes
April 30, 2024
When you look at your yard, you probably see a few plants such as grass, shrubs and trees. But you might not notice all the species. New University of Florida research shows far more plant species in urban landscapes than meet the eye, and ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFASTags: Basil Iannone, Biodiversity, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Ecosystems, Kacey Russo, Landscape Ecology, Plants, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Urban Landscapes, Yards
Reporting Sightings of Tagged Horseshoe Crabs in Hernando: A Citizen Science Opportunity
April 18, 2024
Since 2018, volunteers in Hernando have been diligently tagging horseshoe crabs as part of an ongoing statewide effort to study and conserve these fascinating creatures. Horseshoe crabs are known to come ashore during the new and full moons ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeTags: Conservation, Ecosystems, Wildlife
Caterpillar cascade: Where are all these caterpillars coming from across Florida? UF/IFAS has answers
April 11, 2024
Florida is full of caterpillars this month. But what are they and what can you do about them? Are they dangerous? Fast facts from University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension agent Jackie Lebouitz: Some ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Caterpillar, Ecosystems, Wildlife
Exploring the Ecological Wonders: World Wetlands Day in Taylor County, Florida
February 2, 2024
World Wetlands Day is an opportunity to delve into the unique and vital ecosystems that play a crucial role in sustaining life on our planet. In Taylor County, our wetlands are not just landscapes but vibrant hubs of biodiversity, providing ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, WaterTags: Conservation, Ecosystems, Florida Sea Grant, Wetlands
Preserving Nature’s Underwater Wonder
December 13, 2023
: Seagrass Ecosystems in Taylor County, Florida Beneath the tranquil waters along the Gulf Coast of Taylor County lies a hidden gem crucial to the marine ecosystem—seagrass. These verdant underwater meadows play a pivotal role in the health ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural ResourcesTags: Conservation, Ecosystems, Florida Sea Grant, Seagrass
50 Years of the Endangered Species Act Part 1
June 2, 2023
In 1973 the United States Congress passed the Endangered Species Act. Controversial at the time, and still is today, the law was designed to help protect, and possibly restore, species that were near extinction within the boundaries of the ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Ecosystems, Endangered Species Act, Florida Sea Grant