Category: Coasts & Marine

Time to Apply for 2022 Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course

by llw5479

July 7, 2022

The University of Florida Extension Office in Okaloosa County is taking applications for the 2022 Master Gardener Volunteer training course. We are looking for people who will provide volunteer time at the Extension Office in Crestview ... READ MORE

Is Tuna Trendy?

by Laura Tiu

January 19, 2022

February is American Heart Month and when I think of heart, my thoughts turn to seafood. Perhaps that is unusual, but I love seafood and the fact that the American Heart Association recommends 1 to 2 seafood meals a week fits right into my gastronomic ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Food Is Our Middle Name, Seafood

The World is Your Oyster

by Laura Tiu

November 5, 2021

There are a lot of good oyster quotes. One I remember from childhood is the saying to only eat oysters in months with the letter “r,” basically September to April. I believe this originated when all oysters came from the wild. This was a ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine
Tags: Aquaculture, Florida Sea Grant, Food Is Our Middle Name

Divers Spearheading the Fight Against Invasive Lionfish

by Laura Tiu

September 16, 2021

The northwest Florida area has been identified as having the highest concentration of invasive lionfish in the world. Lionfish pose a significant threat to our native wildlife and habitat with spearfishing the primary means of control. Lionfish ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Tags: Ecotourism, Invasive Species

Ocean Potion

by Laura Tiu

June 22, 2021

June is National Ocean Month. Close your eyes and think about just how many oceans there are. Surprise, there is only one! The ocean is huge, covering over 70 percent of the earth’s surface. Traditionally, the ocean was divided into four ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Panhandle Outdoors

Amazing AmeriCorps

by Laura Tiu

April 29, 2021

We’re highlighting all things Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) in 2021 as the program marks its 20th anniversary. To learn more about FMNP, view the first blog post here. Click the image to download and enjoy the May ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP

The Mystery of the East Pass

by Laura Tiu

March 24, 2021

I am a curious person by nature. When I first moved to the Emerald Coast, I had many questions about the area. For example, why do they call this the Emerald Coast? To help answer my questions, I turned to the Destin History and Fishing ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Marine Science, Panhandle Outdoors

I Heart Seafood

by Laura Tiu

February 2, 2021

It’s February and for many, our thoughts turn to romance and other things that make the heart happy, like seafood! There is a strong “love” connection between consuming seafood and heart health. Fish and shellfish are low in saturated ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Heart Health

Florida Friendly Fishing Guide Certification

by Laura Tiu

June 26, 2020

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. Guides provide locals and tourists alike with authentic Florida fishing experiences ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Florida Sea Grant

A Different Kind of Rodeo

by Laura Tiu

September 27, 2019

Most of us are familiar with the traditional cowboy rodeo like the one held in Baker, FL each year. However, we have a different kind of rodeo happening in our backyard that some may not be as familiar with, the Destin Fishing Rodeo. The ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Recreation, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Fishing

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