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Creatures from the Glowing Lagoon


July 21, 2023

Puerto Rico is famous for its bioluminescent bays, but did you know that we have the same organism creating bioluminescence right here in Florida?  Each summer, the northern Indian River Lagoon attracts visitors at night for a special sight ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Algae, Algae Bloom, Bioluminesence, Ecotourism, Florida Sea Grant, Indian River Lagoon, Nutrients, Summer, Water

Weekly “What is it?”: Big Lagoon State Park


July 12, 2023

My favorite place in Escambia County is a waterlogged stretch of the coast near Perdido Key. Known formally as Big Lagoon State Park, the over 700-acre property has hiking, biking, and paddling trails, fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Coastal Wildlife, Ecotourism, Environmental Education, Florida Panhandle, Habitat Conservation, Hiking, Weekly What Is It
Hikers on trail

Student Spotlight: Ernesto Viveiros de Castro on conservation in national parks


December 13, 2022

Imagine spending a whole summer hiking epic American routes like the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail – and calling it research. That’s what PhD student Ernesto Viveiros de Castro did in the summer of 2022 as part of ... READ MORE

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Tags: Conservation, Ecotourism, Ernesto Viveiros-de-Castro, Interdisciplinary Ecology, School Of Natural Resources And Environment

Florida Master Naturalist 20th Anniversary Graduate Spotlight on Bill Gibson, Ecotourism Operator


March 22, 2021

We’re highlighting all things Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) in 2021 as the program marks its 20th anniversary. Learn more about FMNP, view the first blog post here. This blog features my interview with Bill Gibson, Florida Master ... READ MORE

Category: , Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: #GatorDay, Ecotourism, Florida Master Naturalist, Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Kayak