Tag: Endangered Species Act

Scientists seek public help to prevent spread of invasive soft coral along Florida’s coast

by Lourdes Mederos
July 1, 2024

Scientists urge divers, recreational charters, residents and visitors exploring the waters of South Florida to look for an invasive soft coral species that has been reported on the nearby surrounding shores of Cuba. The invasive pulse ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Ana Zangroniz, Aquatic Invasives, Endangered Species Act, Florida Sea Grant, Invasion Science Research Institute, News, Paul Evans, Pulse Coral, Shelly Krueger, U.S. Geological Survey, UF IFAS Extension

50 Years of the Endangered Species Act; Part 2 – The Perdido Key Beach Mouse

by Rick O'Connor
June 8, 2023

“I can’t do what? – because of a mouse? – it’s only a mouse.” This was a comment made by many who lived on Perdido Key when a small beach mouse found only there was added to the endangered species list. It is a comment heard ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Endangered Species Act, Perdido Key Beach Mouse

50 Years of the Endangered Species Act Part 1

by Rick O'Connor
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, Wildlife
Tags: Endangered Species Act

Proposed Rule to list Queen Conch as Threatened Under the Endangered Species Act

by Shelly Krueger
November 22, 2022

Queen Conch (current scientific name Alger gigas, formerly Strombus gigas) is such an iconic animal in the Florida Keys that local born residents are called “conchs,” especially those living near Key West, Florida. Most locals have ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Endangered Species Act, Florida Keys, Florida Sea Grant, Queen Conch

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