Tag: Marine Extension

The Power of Volunteers: Making a Difference Through Extension

by Lori Wiggins
September 17, 2026

Volunteers are at the heart of UF/IFAS Extension Taylor County. They give their time, share their knowledge and step forward when help is needed. While much of their work happens quietly behind the scenes, their collective impact can be seen ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #TaylorCounty, 4-H, Family, Florida, Florida Master Gardener Volunteers, Marine Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, Volunteer

Celebrating Unsung Heroes

by VICTOR BLANCO
December 14, 2023

: Volunteers in Taylor County's Marine Extension Programs In the heart of Taylor County, Florida, lies a community deeply passionate about preserving its coastal treasures. Behind the scenes of marine extension programs, dedicated volunteers ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Conservation, Florida Sea Grant, Marine Extension, Marine Habitat, Volunteer

PESCANDO EN FLORIDA

by VICTOR BLANCO
November 29, 2022

La comunidad hispano hablante de la Florida representa cerca del 26.8% de la población, con alrededor de 5.8 millones de hispanos/Latinos en el estado en 2021. Segun la Comisión de Conservación de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de la Florida (FWC ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Español, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, Marine Extension

Sorting scallops: A cooperative approach to fisheries management.

by VICTOR BLANCO
November 21, 2022

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is the agency responsible for evaluating the status of scallop populations in Florida's Gulf of Mexico waters. FWC uses pre-season counts to estimate the size of the harvestable population. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Marine Extension, Marine Habitat, Scallop, Scalloping

WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT WATERWAY MARKERS?

by VICTOR BLANCO
February 21, 2022

Water Markers Many boaters wonder why there are so many different types of markers out there in navigational waters, and how they work. Well, it works just like road signs, and they are as important to keep us safe in the water. On the road, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Coastal Systems, Florida Sea Grant, Marine Extension

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