Category: Coasts & Marine

Pasco Scallop Season Disruption

by Dr. Megan Moore
August 20, 2024

Pasco County serves as a popular destination for the recreational harvesting of the Florida Bay scallops, with lush seagrass beds and clear coastal water. Unfortunately, an algae bloom in coastal Pasco County waters has resulted in high levels ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Pasco County, Pyrodinum Bahamense, Scallops, Shellfish, Toxin, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

Fertilizer Fundamentals: How to Apply Fertilizer

by Julia Sirchia
March 21, 2024

So, now that you know How to Choose a Fertilizer, you have to learn how to apply them. Just like a skincare routine, you should be intentional and informed before using any fertilizer. Applying Fertilizers The application of fertilizers depends ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, #SaveWaterFL, Community Gardens, Fertilizer, Fertilizers, Florida Friendly Landscaping, Fruit And Vegetable, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Produce, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Smart Irrigation, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vegetable Gardening, Vegetables, Water Conservation, Water-wise

Unmasking Florida’s Hogfish

by Angela Collins
October 6, 2017

What’s behind that big brown snout? Hogfish, often called ‘hog snapper,’ are actually members of the wrasse family. They are harvested in the US from North Carolina to the Florida Keys. Spearing is the most common way to land a ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Hogfish, Recreational Fishing, Reef Fish, Spearfishing

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