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Scallop Sitters in Hernando County

by Brittany Hall-Scharf
July 27, 2021

Over the last year, a team of volunteers worked hard to help give the bay scallop population off Hernando's coast a boost. These volunteers go by the name of "Scallop Sitters." Their efforts have not gone unnoticed by visitors and residents ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Hernando, Scallops, UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County

Summertime Scalloping is Here!

by Brittany Hall-Scharf
July 1, 2021

It was finally the season we had all been waiting for. Time to grab our snorkeling gear and head out the door! With a handful of snacks and a cooler full of ice, our fingers are crossed the weather goddess plays nice. Full speed we go to ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Bay Scallops, Florida Sea Grant, Recreational Scalloping, Scallops

2021 Annual Recreational Scalloping Seminar Gone Virtual

by Brittany Hall-Scharf
June 2, 2021

Join us to learn more about recreational scalloping in Florida virtually! Don’t miss out! During these online events, biologists from the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute will provide updates about the scallop populations in the area ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Recreational Fishing, Scallops, Summertime Fun
Docks and fisheries in Cedar Key, Florida.

From Class to Community Action

by Thomas Zapor
May 28, 2021

We’re highlighting all things Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) in 2021 as the program marks its 20th anniversary. To learn more about FMNP, view the first blog post here. By Taylor Paynter, Ray Bodrey and Scott Jackson Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Bay County, Coastal Restoration, Coastal Systems, Ecosystems, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Gulf County, Scallop Sitters, Scallops
seafood dishes and program logo

Simply Delish Scallops: Florida Seafood at your Fingertips LIVE

by Savanna Barry
July 22, 2020

Scallops - get yours! The recipe below uses locally harvested bay scallops from Florida's Nature Coast. There is no commercial fishery for bay scallops in Florida (meaning local bay scallops are not sold in stores). So, if you want to use local ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Coastal Systems, Fisheries, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, InsideNatureCoast, Recreation, Scalloping, Scallops, Seafood, Seafood At Your Fingertips, Seafood At Your Fingertips LIVE, Seagrass

Florida’s Bay Scallop Seminar

by Brittany Hall-Scharf
May 29, 2018

Join us for our second annual recreational scalloping seminar! At this seminar, attendees with learn how to make scallop Gyotaku, about scallop biology, management, boating safety, and changes to the upcoming season in Pasco and Hernando ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Recreational Fishing, Scallops, Summertime Fun, UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County, Water

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