This blog post was developed using original content by Laila Cohen, intern UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County, and Holly Abeels, FL Sea Grant Extension Agent, and edited with assistance from Microsoft Copilot. Introduction: Why Grouper Is a Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
This blog post was developed using original content by Laila Cohen, intern UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County, and Holly Abeels, FL Sea Grant Extension Agent, and edited with assistance from Microsoft Copilot. Introduction: What Are Clams? Clams ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
This blog post was developed using original content by Laila Cohen, intern UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County, and Holly Abeels, FL Sea Grant Extension Agent, and edited with assistance from Microsoft Copilot. Shrimping is a beloved tradition ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
This blog post was developed using original content by Laila Cohen, intern UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County, and Holly Abeels, FL Sea Grant Extension Agent, and edited with assistance from Microsoft Copilot. If you’re an offshore angler ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Blog post written by Laila Cohen, UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County intern Did You Know... Florida has the highest number of shark bites in the U.S. In 2024, 14 unprovoked shark bites occurred in Florida, 8 of which were in Volusia County, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Gulf toadfish (Opsanus beta) are among those species that only a mother could love. Squat and bumpy, big-headed, scaleless, slow, and unwieldy, they truly resemble land-based amphibians more than the sleek, fast fish to which we are accustomed. ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Dietary protein is an important macronutrient for human health, and it can be found in a wide variety of foods. To learn more about the basics of protein, check out this earlier article. Types of Protein Sources Before we explore the different ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
The featured Gulf catch and cook species for May 2025 is the Grunt! White Grunt are fun to catch and delicious to eat! White Grunt can be caught in the Gulf year-round! Grunt are easy to catch and can provide fun for the whole family. Read ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
In February 2025, I attended the Indian River Lagoon Symposium. Every year the symposium aims to present the latest knowledge and research about the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) and its management. If you’re interested in learning more about ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Coral reefs serve as habitats for fish, increase tourism activities and reduce wave energy – among their many benefits. That’s why scientists with the University of Florida and The Florida Aquarium’s Coral Conservation and Research ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine