Great Goliath Grouper Count This is the 15th year of the Great Goliath Grouper Count, scheduled to take place June 1 through June 16, 2024! The Great Goliath Grouper Count is a collaboration between Florida Sea Grant and the Florida Fish ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
Soil, the bedrock of terrestrial life, is a dynamic blend of minerals, organic matter, and living organisms shaped by millennia of geological and ecological processes. Nowhere is this more evident than in the unique landscape of the Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
I will never forget the first time I observed a sawfish. I was camping in the Keys, long before I called this place home. We took a boat out in the evening, the water was crystal clear. Suddenly, this large, magnificent creature swam up ... READ MORE
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Sponges Filter Water at Incredible Rates! Sponges are animals that are incredibly important for improving water quality. Ounce for ounce, the amount of water they filter per day is astounding! A basketball-sized sheepswool sponge can ... READ MORE
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For many people the re-launch of the HBO series Sex and the City titled And Just Like That…was greatly anticipated. Fans, like me, waited years for this! However, I have never been able to get the first episode of the series out of my ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, Work & Life
Imagine you mail a check to pay a bill, and someone stole it. The thieves altered it, cashed it, and cleaned out your account. If you catch it quickly, you can contact the bank and reverse the charges, but sometimes you can't. If the thieves ... READ MORE
Category: , Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
In Florida, this year’s sea turtle nesting numbers were record-breaking! 2023 state-wide statistics from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) counted 133,941 loggerhead sea turtle nests. This is 30,000 nests more than average ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS Extension
Start 2024 with a healthier relationship with email. It is necessary and can be very rewarding to clean up your emails. Studies show that it can improve organization, reduce clutter, and make it easier to find important messages. Here are ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Holiday travel can be both exciting and stressful. Whether you plan to fly or drive, there are some excellent tips to make it less stressful. Firstly, plan for something to go wrong. Make sure you have the money and time available in case of ... READ MORE
Category: , Money Matters, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Do I need a descending tool on-board when fishing from my vessel for reef fish in Florida? The answer is YES! But the regulations are a little different depending upon where you are fishing. Atlantic Ocean federal waters (3+ nautical ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension