The Ways Insects Benefit Our Yards
When we think about insects in our yards and gardens, our first thought is probably not about all the many good things they do. But make no mistake, there are far more good bugs than… Read More
A Changing Landscape in Subterranean Termite Control
This is a summary of a recent presentation by Dr. Thomas Chouvenc on the importance of termite colony biology on control methods Termites evolved from cockroaches 150 million years ago. There are now over 3,000… Read More
Eulophia graminea in the Keys
Eulophia graminea, a terrestrial orchid commonly known as Chinese ground orchid, was first discovered in south Miami in 2007. By 2010, it had spread to seven more counties, including one known occurrence from No Name… Read More
Florida’s Coral Reef — Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease
Two years ago this month, a student at College of the Florida Keys was the first to report and photograph the spread of stony coral tissue loss disease off Key West, Florida at the Eastern… Read More
Budget a Greener Holiday
Can you believe that the holidays are here already? Can we shop eco-friendly and budget friendly too? Incredibly most “green” shopping is easy on the budget. Yes, ’tis the season to give and to spread… Read More
Greater Amberjack Input Needed from Fishers!
If you are involved in catching greater amberjack recreationally or commercially, or work at a wholesale or retail fish house, we would like to hear from you!! The 2020-2023 Greater Amberjack Visioning Program is funded… Read More
New Snail Pest in Miami-Dade County
The Horntail Snail, Macrochlamys indica, was detected in Miami-Dade County in August 2020 and sent to the University of Florida for identification. This identification was confirmed by USDA and Florida Department of Agriculture (FDACS), Division… Read More
2020 Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch Census! Free VIRTUAL training course!
The oldest animal fossil ever found was from a horseshoe crab that was alive 445 million years ago. Horseshoe crabs roamed the continental shelves of the primordial seas 200 million years before the dinosaurs! For… Read More
Florida Friendly Fishing Guide Certification
Fishing is big business in Florida, contributing billions of dollars each year to the state’s economy. Fishing guides are an important part of the fishing industry, providing locals and tourists alike with authentic Florida fishing… Read More
New Federal South Atlantic Fishing Regulations: Descending Device Required On-Board
Beginning July 15, 2020 all recreational, commercial, and for-hire vessels will be required to have a working descending device on-board and readily available when fishing for any of the fish in the snapper-grouper fishery management… Read More