I’m so confused about seafood!
I’ve spent the past 25 years studying and growing fish. When folks find out I’m a fish head, I often get a lot of questions about the safety and sustainability of many seafood products. It seems that the… Read More
Tag: Sustainable Living
Insectary Meadows Provide Food for Pollinators and Homes for Good Bugs
Bees have been disappearing at an alarming rate and continue to vanish without a trace. Why should anyone care? Well, they matter a lot more than most people think. Bees are the overwhelmingly dominant pollinator for most food… Read More
Invasive Species of the Day: Cogongrass and Tawny Crazy Ant
Cogongrass (Imperata Cylindrica): Cogongrass is one of the 10 worst weeds in the world. This grass is an aggressive grower and forms colonies causing loss of productive forest areas, severe degradation of habitat, and economic issues. Since its… Read More
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) – February 22-28, 2015
Many plants and animals have been introduced to new regions for centuries, as people have discovered new lands. These transient species are known as non-natives, and can become invasive. Invasive species occur throughout the world and may blend… Read More
Our Recovering Florida Black Bear Population
Florida Black Bear are the largest land mammals in the state of Florida. At birth they are smaller than a soda can but they quickly grow up to 250-400 pounds for males and 125-250 pounds for females. Even though… Read More
Florida Arbor Day
The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is Arbor Day 2014. Florida recognizes the event on the third Friday in January, so the next one is January 17, 2014. … Read More