Each year, consumers eat millions of oysters worldwide, with a significant number of the mollusks grown in the Gulf of Mexico. While illness from eating oysters is rare, it can be fatal. Here, Razieh Farzad, a UF/IFAS and Florida Sea Grant seafood ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Written by 2022 Summer Intern Chloe Schwab, hosted by Dr. Mark Clark from UF/IFAS Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences What is spat? This summer I was able to be an NCBS summer intern for Dr. Clark and his project operation spatfall. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Water, Wildlife
by Jessie Moses and Savanna Barry We are in the dog days of summer and with price of gas these days, exploring the coast from the comfort of home can be a great option. We are excited to announce two new virtual options to explore and learn ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, WaterHighlights · A recent UF/IFAS research project identified opportunities for Florida Gulf oyster farmers to market their products for an increased price. · The findings noted logistical and volume ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Highlights · The Florida oyster aquaculture industry is rapidly growing but growers have experienced unexplainable mortality events in recent years. · A new UF/IFAS program monitored oyster ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Big Bend Shellfish Trail Florida's Big Bend is one of the last places in Florida with wide swaths of undeveloped coastline. Here, natural shorelines mix with abundant wildlife and clean water to produce amazing visitor experiences. But, many ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation