Written by Max Geller, undergraduate summer intern hosted by FWC Fisheries Independent Monitoring Program What is FIM? State agencies such as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are tasked with balancing ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Research, , Water, Wildlife
In fisheries management, setting the acceptable biological catch (ABC) is vital to ensure sustainable harvest without overexploiting fish stocks. The ABC determines how much fish can be harvested each year, and is estimated using a stock ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Florida’s red snapper season opened June 1, and with it comes the release of a new tool to help anglers sustain the species’ population for years to come: a Spanish-language edition of Return ‘Em Right’s online education module. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Recreation, UF/IFAS, Water, Wildlife
Let’s Celebrate…Lakes With more than 7,800 naturally occurring lakes, Florida is among 25 States nationwide which have submitted proclamations in support of Lakes Appreciation month, observed each summer in July. Through the University ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
: Recreational Fisheries Along Florida's Gulf Coast Nestled along Florida's picturesque Gulf Coast, Taylor County stands as an angler's paradise. Boasting an array of recreational fisheries that wave fishing enthusiasts from far and wide. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation
: Taylor County's Bounty in the Gulf of Mexico From October 15th to May 1st each year, the waters of the Gulf of Mexico come alive with the activity of stone crab fishermen. Taylor County serves as a prime location for this seasonal harvest. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, , Water, Wildlife
: The Profound Benefits of Artificial Reefs in Taylor County, Florida's Gulf of Mexico Waters Taylor County, nestled along the Gulf of Mexico's stunning coastline, is not only a haven for natural beauty but also home to a hidden treasure beneath ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, , Water
Nature has a way of captivating our hearts, of inspiring us with beauty, strength, persistence and more. When we look more closely at those moments, we’re often reminded of the delicate balance that exists within our ecosystems, and how our ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life
Written by 2023 UF/IFAS NCBS Undergraduate Intern Thaleia Roda This summer, I had the pleasure of being the Nature Coast Biological Station’s (NCBS) Coastal Ecology Intern under Dr. Mike Allen. Since I was stationed at NCBS, I became ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, , Water, Wildlife