Common snook (Centropomus undecimalis) are now a familiar presence along Florida’s Nature Coast, but understanding what that means for Cedar Key and the Big Bend is an ongoing, collaborative effort. Building on what we know Early ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Recreation, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Written by 2022 Summer Intern Megan Sanford, hosted by Suwannee River Water Management District Overview and Acknowledgments This summer I had the fantastic opportunity to work in the water resources department at the Suwannee ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water
By: Elliott White Jr. Doctoral Student in UF's Environmental Engineering Sciences Department The Historical Suwannee River The Suwannee River is both a cultural and ecological landmark for the state of Florida. Over the course of its long ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water
The Nature Coast Biological Station hosted its first Community Science Night on April 17 in Cedar Key, bringing together students and community members to share research and build connections around coastal science. The event was organized ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, , Water, Wildlife
At University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), graduate students play a vital role in advancing research that helps us better understand and protect Florida’s natural resources. Many of these students are affiliate ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Written by Amelia Sewell, 2025 undergraduate summer intern hosted by Emily Ducker of the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) Overview This summer, I had the privilege of interning with the Office of Water Supply at the ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, , Water, Wildlife
Written by Trey Holland, 2024 undergraduate summer intern hosted by the Suwannee River Water Management District Overview This summer, I had the pleasure of interning at the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) through ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Research, Water
Project Status and Accomplishments The Lone Cabbage Reef Oyster Restoration project was completed this summer marking the end of more than fourteen years of work in the region. This project, which was culminated by the successful restoration ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, , Water, Wildlife
Written by 2023 UF/IFAS NCBS Undergraduate Intern Thaleia Roda This summer, I had the pleasure of being the Nature Coast Biological Station’s (NCBS) Coastal Ecology Intern under Dr. Mike Allen. Since I was stationed at NCBS, I became ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, , Water, Wildlife
Written by Ashley McDonald, UF/IFAS NCBS Research Scientist Project Summary The Suwannee River system was targeted this past winter by biologists in electrofishing boats to study a new addition to the local fish community, the recently ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, , Water, Wildlife