Written by Buster Thompson, Chronicle Reporter Anglers fish with hooks, lines, and sinkers to get their catch of the day. Biologists on the other hand use electrofishing to stun and collect their wild specimens, and state scientists needed ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Recreation, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Written by 2021 UF/IFAS NCBS Summer Intern, Alex Janelle I had the amazing opportunity to work with the Suwannee River Water Management District (SWRMD) as a UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station Summer Intern. I was fortunate to be exposed ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Written by 2021 UF/IFAS NCBS Summer Intern, Ashlyn Posey First, a thanks This summer I have had the opportunity to work with USGS’s Mike Randall and Melissa Price, under Principal Investigator Margaret Lamont, on sturgeon ecology and conservation. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Since our ribbon cutting in 2017, the UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station has hosted annual Open House events. Our staff looked forward to it every year as a valuable chance to chat about our work. This year, we are not letting the pandemic ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
About the job Temporary OPS field technician positions are available to help with monitoring activities associated with the Lone Cabbage Reef oyster restoration project. The position involves assisting the research coordinator and graduate ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Today is World Oceans Day (June 8th, 2020) and in the spirit of the day I want to recognize two very ocean-oriented volunteers: Janis and Dennis Daly. The Dalys volunteer for many coastal volunteer programs, including Florida Horseshoe Crab ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Written by Taylor Dluzniewski, M.S. in UF IFAS SFRC Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Florida is home to the world’s highest density of springs and the largest springs by volume (Force 2000). A key feature of Florida springs is their relatively ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, , Water, Wildlife
Written by 2019 Summer Intern Juliana Navarro, with host Darlene Velez from the Suwanee River Water Management District The Suwanee River Water Management District’s motto is "Water for Nature, Water for People." The Real ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Written by 2019 Summer Intern Shea Husband, with host Caleb Purtlebaugh from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Introduction My name is Shea Husband and this summer I worked with Florida Fish and Wildlife’s ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Recreation, UF/IFAS Research
Shellfish in Florida's Big Bend Shellfish harvest and consumption in Florida is an important facet of the maritime heritage of many coastal towns. The Florida Big Bend has several towns that still harbor local shellfish fisheries. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water