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Tropical fish in a saltwater aquarium.

Unveiling the Hidden Wonders


December 6, 2023

: 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
Tags: Conservation, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, Gulf Of Mexico, Habitat Conservation, Marine Habitat, Ocean, Sea Grant, Water
Scallops, snorkeling equipment, and scallopers off the coast of Keaton Beach, Florida. Recreation, scalloping, snorkel, mask, fins, boats.

Sorting scallops: A cooperative approach to fisheries management.


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, Sea Grant
Coral reef and sponges in the Gulf of Mexico.

Learn how to restore marine habitats


March 2, 2021

Marine habitats Marine habitats such as seagrass meadows, coral reefs, and sponge beds are some of the most threatened on the planet. UF/IFAS and Florida Sea Grant Extension agents in the Nature Coast work a lot on marine habitat restoration ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Artificial Reef, Coastal Habitat, Coastal Systems, Coral Reef, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Florida Sea Grant, InsideNatureCoast, Marine Habitat, Restoration, Seagrass, Sponge, Video

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