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Bystanders watch a rescued and rehabilitated sea turtle make it's way back to sea during a public release.

Protecting Sea Turtles: Six Things You Can Do to Make a Difference

by Armando Ubeda
December 13, 2023

  Sea turtles are among the most majestic creatures on our planet. With their gentle nature and graceful movements, they have captivated people for centuries. However, these incredible sea dwellers are facing numerous threats that endanger ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Beach, Conservation, Florida Sea Grant, Habitat, Pgm_Marine, Protection, Sea Turtle, Shore, Turtle, Volunteer, Wildlife
Seagrass provide valuable habitat for marine organisms that support Florida's multibillion dollar recreational and commercial fishing industries.

Where is the Seagrass?

by VICTOR BLANCO
November 15, 2021

Where is the Seagrass? The Extension Office has received several calls from boaters with a concern about the changes in large seagrass areas that seem to be “gone”, showing only sandy patches where it used to be a good seagrass ground. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: #BigBendSeagrassAquaticPreserve, #NatureCoast, #TaylorCounty, #turtlegrass, Florida Sea Grant, Floridaseagrant, Habitat, Marinescience, Sea Grant, Seagrass
Don Behringer in scuba gear examining sea sponges on a research dive.

Seagrass, sea urchin and scallop survey in Taylor County

by VICTOR BLANCO
November 15, 2021

Assessing the condition of seagrass, sea urchins, and scallops The UF/IFAS Extension Agent and a certified scientific volunteer diver visited the area between Piney Point and Grassy Island to assess the condition of seagrass, sea urchins (https://myfwc.com/research/saltwater/codes/food-bait-invertebrates/variable-urchin/) ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: #BayScallop, #BigBendSeagrassAquaticPreserve, #NatureCoast, #SeaUrchin, #TaylorCounty, FDEP, Florida Sea Grant, Floridaseagrant, FWC, Habitat, Marinescience, Scallop, Sea Grant, Seagrass, Survey, Volunteer

May is American Wetlands Month

by Yilin
May 22, 2020

While we are honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military this Memorial Day weekend, don't forget that May is also the American Wetlands Month. What is American Wetlands Month? American Wetlands Month was founded ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Amphibians, Birds, Constructed Wetlands, Habitat, Reptiles, Wastewater Treatment, Water, Water Quality, Water Treatment, Wetland, Yilin Zhuang

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