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UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station

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River grass and Blue Hole at Ichetucknee Springs.

Join the discussion about the Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve


April 27, 2022

Florida's newest Aquatic Preserve, the Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve (NCAP), is about to reach an important milestone. Since designation in 2020, managers and staff at Florida's Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) have worked hard ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Applied Research, Birds, Boating, Citizen Science, Cleanup, Climate Change, Coastal Habitat, Coastal Systems, Florida Sea Grant, InsideNatureCoast, Living Shoreline, Mangroves, Marine Debris, Marsh, Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve, Recreation, Research, Restoration, Scalloping, Sea Level Rise, Seagrass, Seagrass Scarring, Water Quality
Nature Coast Champion Award Plaques

Congratulations to the Nature Coast Champions!


June 5, 2019

We are pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural class of the Nature Coast Champion award! The Nature Coast Champion is a new award program initiated by the UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station. The awards recognize people providing ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Bird Rescue, Birds, Citizen Science, Coastal Systems, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Florida Sea Grant, Human Dimensions, InsideNatureCoast, Living Shoreline, NCBS Volunteers, Shoreline Restoration, Water Quality
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Shorebird Nesting Season in the Nature Coast


March 28, 2019

Spring is in the air and summer is quickly approaching. While we plan weekend getaways and summer holidays, shorebirds are gearing up for nesting season (Mar-Aug). Here's all you need to know to make sure your summer fun doesn't interfere ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Birds, Coastal Systems, Florida Sea Grant, FWC, InsideNatureCoast, Kayak, Recreation, Shorebirds