What is Sargassum? Sargassum is a macroalgae, or seaweed, that originates in the Sargasso Sea, off of the east coast of the United States in the North Atlantic Ocean. The two species of sargassum are… Read More
What do the following names have in common: Anthonomus testaceosquamosus, the hibiscus bud weevil; Fiorinia phantasma, the Phantasma Scale; Aceria litchii, the lychee erinose mite? All these pests were introduce or reintroduce to Florida during… Read More
When it comes to your landscape, growing fruit trees is different from most of the other plants in your yard because you have a concrete goal—to produce fruit. In order to reach this goal, you… Read More
Last Saturday, July 21, marked the Professional Association of Dive Instructors’ (PADI) fourth International Women’s Dive Day. This event commenced in 2015, to further PADI’s goals of promoting, recognizing and celebrating female participation in scuba… Read More
Southeast Florida is just one day away from the highly anticipated annual event, lobster mini-season. Mini-season takes place during the final Wednesday and Thursday of every July, one week before the start of the regular… Read More
Here in Florida, we are fortunate to have conditions that allow for boating activity year round. Throughout the state, in other parts of the US and even around the world, boaters pass white buoys floating… Read More
On June 1st of 2018, a single male of the Oriental Fruit Fly (OFF), Bactrocera dorsalis , was captured in south Miami-Dade County. Two additional males were captured in nearby detection traps on June 3rd. There is… Read More
On February 6th of this year, Florida Sea Grant and representatives from Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin counties gathered together to plan and co-host the Southeast Florida Artificial Reef Workshop. Spearheaded by Florida Sea… Read More
Summer is coming soon; roots and palm fronds will grow fast! Are you sure that you are applying the correct palm fertilizers? The latest fertilizer recommendation from University of Florida is 8 – 2 –… Read More
“What kind of pesticide license are you looking for?”, is often what I have to ask when I pick up a call regarding pesticide licensing questions. You need to seek the right category of pesticide… Read More
