Category: Natural Resources

Have a passion for plants but lack a green thumb? Dig into the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Management Certificate Program

by Lourdes Mederos
December 5, 2024

Consumers are digging into gardening now more than ever. Several factors account for the increasing popularity, including growing food, relaxation, therapy and sprucing up your green areas and patios, according to a survey by the National ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Blog Community, Conservation, Crops, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Accessibility, Air-layering Plants, Certified Horticulture Professional, Environmental Horticulture, Environmental Horticulture Department, Environmental Horticulture Management Certificate, Fertilizers, Florida Nursery, Florida Nursery Growers And Landscape Association, FNGLA, Food, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Gardens, Green Areas, Growers, Horticulture, Horticulture Department, Horticulture Therapy, Industry, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Native Plant Habitats, News, School Gardens, Training, UF/IFAS, Water Conservation

Científicos de UF/IFAS desarrollan un método innovador para detectar ADN de serpientes invasoras en Florida

by Luz Bahder
November 22, 2024

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Científicos de University of Florida han desarrollado una herramienta innovadora para fortalecer la lucha de Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: ADN, ADN Ambiental, Brian Bahder, Centro De Educación E Investigación De UF/IFAS Localizado En Fort Lauderdale, EDNA, Espanol, Especies Crípticas, Especies Invasoras, Everglades, Experimentos, Florida, FLREC, Frank Mazzotti, Genetica, Herramienta Estratégica Para Proteger Los Ecosistemas De Florida, Herramienta Innovadora, Identificación, Localizacion De Especies, Material Genetico, Melissa Miller, Monitoreo, Muestras, Muestreo, Plan Integral De Restauracion De Los Everglades, Remocion De Especies Invasoras, Restauracion Ecologica, Secuencias De ADN, Sergio Balaguera-Reina, Serpientes, Spanish, UF/IFAS

UF/IFAS scientists develop groundbreaking method for detecting DNA of invasive snakes in Florida

by Lourdes Mederos
November 21, 2024

Scientists at the University of Florida have developed a pioneering tool to bolster Florida’s defenses against invasive species: a DNA-based environmental monitoring test that can pinpoint where they’ve been, aiding eradication efforts. Once ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Invasive Species, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Boa Constrictors, Burmese Pythons, Climate Change, Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, CROC Docs, Ecologu And Evolution, EDNA, Everglades, Florida’s Ecosystems, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Invasive Snakes, Invasives In Florida, News, Northern African Pythons, Rainbow Boas, Sergio Balaguera-Reina, Tetraplex Digital PCR Assay, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation

UF/IFAS, The Florida Aquarium collaborate to revitalize coral reefs, marine habitats

by Brad Buck
November 21, 2024

Coral reefs serve as habitats for fish, increase tourism activities and reduce wave energy – among their many benefits. That’s why scientists with the University of Florida and The Florida Aquarium’s Coral Conservation and Research ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine
Tags: Broodstrock, Coral, Coral Reefs, Fish, Florida Keys, Florida Sea Grant, Habitats, Josh Patterson, Partnership, Reproduction, Restoration Aquaculture, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Scuba, Sea Urchins, The Florida Aquarium, The Florida Aquarium’s Coral Conservation And Research Center, Tourism

Los programas de certificación Florida Friendly Fishing de Sea Grant reciben el premio nacional a la conservación marina

by Luz Bahder
November 20, 2024

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Los programas de certificación de Florida Friendly Fishing de Sea Grant han sido galardonados por la Asamblea de Extensión ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, Food Safety, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Asamblea De Extensión Sea Grant, Banquete De Premios, Capacitaciones, Capitanes De Barcos Chárter, Comision De Conservacion De Pesca Y Vida Silvestre De Florida, Cursos, Espanol, Etica Ambiental, Extension, FFA, FFFG, Florida, Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Friendly Angler, Florida Friendly Fishing Guide, Florida Sea Grant, FSG, FWC, Galardon, Golfo De Mexico, Inglés Y Español, La Seguridad Alimentaria De Los Mariscos, Licencia De Pesca, Manejo De Peces, Mike Sipos, Navegación Sostenible, Pesca, Pesca Sostenible, Pesca Sostenible Para La Conservación Marina, Pescar, Pesquerias De Florida, Plataforma, Prácticas Sostenibles, Premio, Premio Superior A La Programación De Extensión, Programa De Extension, Programas De Certificación Florida Friendly Fishing De Sea Grant, Reconocimiento, Reducir La Huella Ambiental, Semana De Sea Grant, SOPA, Spanish, Superior Outreach Programming Award, Técnicas De Liberación, UF/IFAS

Florida Sea Grant’s Florida Friendly Fishing certificate programs win national award for marine conservation

by Lourdes Mederos
November 20, 2024

Florida Sea Grant’s highly acclaimed Florida Friendly Fishing certification programs have been recognized by the Sea Grant Extension Assembly as the national winner of the 2024 Superior Outreach Programming Team Award. The award marks ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Anglers, Charters, Conservation, Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Friendly Angler, Florida Friendly Angler En Español, Florida Friendly Fishing Guide, Florida Sea Grant, FWC, Marine Conservation, Michael Sipos, Sea Grant Extension Assembly, Superior Outreach Programming Award

Seeding the future: UF/IFAS and Florida Sea Grant secure $250K NOAA grant to cultivate seaweed aquaculture in Florida

by Lourdes Mederos
November 12, 2024

Atlantic subtropical seaweed is making waves among scientists who are exploring its potential for economic and environmental benefits for the Sunshine State. The University of Florida and Florida Sea Grant have secured a $250,000 grant from ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: And Ecosystem Sciences, Angela Collins, Aquaculture, Aquaculture Farming, Aquaculture In Florida, Ashley Smyth, Business, Climate Change, Cultivation Of Seaweed, Dail Laughinghouse, Enterprise, Extension, Farmable Products, Florida Sea Grant, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Grant, Kelp, NOAA, Nori, Seaweed Farming, Soil, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Subtropical Seaweed, Tropical Research And Education Center, Tropical Seaweed, UF/IFAS, Water

Calling all volunteers Nov. 1-15: Join the Indian River Lagoon Seagrass Blitz

by Lourdes Mederos
October 31, 2024

Do you spend time out on the Indian River Lagoon? Whether you enjoy boating, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, snorkeling or just soaking up the sun in these critical estuaries, Florida Sea Grant is calling on volunteers for the Eyes on Seagrass ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Banana River, Blitz, Brevard, Carbon Sequestration, Charlotte County, Ecosystem Health, Escambia County, Eyes On Seagrass, Florida Sea Grant, Indian River, Indian River Lagoon, Manatees, Martin, Mosquito Lagoon, Sea Turtles, Seagrass, Seagrass Health, Seagrass Spotter, St. Lucie, Volusia, Water Quality

UF expert: While hurricanes are on your mind, get your septic system inspected

by Brad Buck
October 29, 2024

Hurricanes Helene and Milton left many homeowners with flooded septic tanks. To make sure your system is ready for future storms, a University of Florida scientist has suggestions for you. “If you are one of those homeowners with a flooded ... READ MORE

Category: Water
Tags: Drain Field, Flooding, Germs, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Human Waste, Hurricanes, Inspection, Mary Lusk, Septic System, Septic Tank, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Unsaturated Soil

UF researchers’ new outreach strategy succeeds, sets blueprint for detecting invasive species in Florida

by Lourdes Mederos
October 28, 2024

Invasive species in Florida like Nile monitors and Argentine black-and-white tegus pose a growing threat to the Sunshine State’s environment, economy and public safety. South Florida’s warm climate, disturbed habitats and bustling pet ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Argentine Black And White Tegu, C-51 Basin, Climate Change, Cryptic Reptiles, Disturbed Habitats, EddMaps, Environment, Everglades, Florida Economy, Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), FLREC, Frank Mazzotti, FWC, Invasive Reptiles, Invasive Species In Florida, IVE-GOT1, Melissa Miller, Nile Monitor, Nile Monitors, Non-native, Palm Beach County, Pet Trade, Public Health In Florida, Reptiles, Scientific Reports, South Florida, Targeted Outreach, Tegu, UF Croc Docs, UF News, UF/IFAS Croc Docs, UF/IFAS Research

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