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A beach in the Florida Keys represents World Ocean Day.

World Ocean Day 2026: Protecting Our Blue Planet

by Mike Loizzo
June 7, 2026

The World Ocean Day 2026 theme is “Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet.” It renews the call for global action to protect ocean ecosystems. The international goal is to conserve at least 30% of the world’s lands, waters, and ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Ashley Smyth, Blue Carbon, Coastal Ecosystems, Indian River Lagoon, Laura Reynolds, Living Shoreline, Mark Clark, Ocean, Oysters, Partnership For Plastic-free Restoration Of Oyster Shorelines, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Todd Osborne, World Ocean Day

How To Get A Vertical Oyster Garden!

by Lara Milligan
May 7, 2026

There is a lot of interest in residents and communities installing vertical oyster gardens (VOGs). This blog post discusses the process to get free VOGs through the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant Program. If you want to learn more about ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Oysters, Restoration, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County’s Community Gardens Program, Vog, Vogs, Water Quality
Oysters covered in mud at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, or Guana Estuary.

How a Collaborative Science Project Is Reviving the Guana Estuary 

by Mike Loizzo
August 5, 2025

The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, or GTMNERR, is a vital part of Florida’s northeast coast. It is home to rich ecosystems, diverse wildlife, and a community deeply invested in protecting its future. But like ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Ashley Smyth, Guana Nutrients: Budgets And Bivalves, Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, Kaitlyn Dietz, Nikki Dix, Nutrient Leaching, Oysters, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences

Bloom to Brine: Planted Oyster Gardens

by Dr. Megan Moore
May 5, 2025

Aren't plants amazing? They add beauty to any setting, bring joy to those around them, help to clean our air, and can provide a great meal! Did you know that they have a lot in common with oysters as well! Oysters are amazing animals that ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Oysters, Plants, Restoration, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vog

Vertical Oyster Gardens and You!

by Dr. Megan Moore
April 16, 2025

Vertical Oyster Gardens (VOGs) VOGS are oyster restoration structures composed of recycled oyster shells strung together and suspended in coastal intertidal zones. The VOGs recruit new oyster growth, expanding oyster reef habitats and promoting ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Oyster Reefs, Oysters, Restoration, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vog, Vogs
A person stands on a small fishing boat in calm waters under a pastel sky.

New technologies may help oyster farmers increase their harvests, reduce labor

by Brad Buck
August 28, 2024

Florida’s oyster population has declined during the past 15 years because of overharvest, hurricanes, changing environmental conditions and more. In particular, Apalachicola Bay has seen a pronounced reduction. “Oyster farming has been ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine
Tags: Apalachicola Bay, Florida Sea Grant, Gulf Of Mexico, Harvest, Labor, Market, New Technologies, Oyster Farming, Oysters, Roy Yanong, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Technology, Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory, Water Column

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