COP 21
COP 21 is happening now in Paris. While the conference will undoubtedly get media coverage, you may still have some questions about what this conference is and what outcomes are hoped for. First of… Read More
Category: Conservation
A Season to Taste, Not Waste
by Brianna Carroll, Dietetic Intern Bay Pines VA Healthcare System The holiday season is filled with joy, family, friends and food. While you can never have too much joy, friends or family, too often we… Read More
Fishing Capital of the World
Florida is the “Fishing Capital of the World” with more world record fish catches than any other state or country. From an economic perspective, Florida also leads all states in economic impacts for its marine recreational… Read More
What does Sea Level Rise mean for YOU?
Tampa Bay is experiencing sea level rise. However, if we inform ourselves with the science and plan collectively as a community, we will be more resilient to any potential impacts. After a careful review of… Read More
Resources for Backyard Chickens
The rise in popularity of backyard chickens in Pinellas County brings up many questions about best management practices. There are various ordinances depending on your location and which city you live in. Each city has… Read More
Nature’s Notebook
Are you curious and persistent? Then you would make a great Citizen Scientist. If your passion is observing nature, you might want to consider becoming a Citizen Scientist through a program like the National Phenology… Read More
Leopold’s Land Ethic Lives On
Aldo Leopold has been dead for over 60 years, but his ideas have continued to live on in the hearts and minds of countless people. In fact, some of his most well known work was… Read More
Youth Summit Empowers the Next Generation of Ocean Conservationists
Registration is now open for the fifth anniversary Youth Ocean Conservation Summit which will take place on Saturday, November 14 at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, FL! Attendees at this year’s event will be inspired by dynamic speakers, including a keynote… Read More
Toadally Awesome…or Not
When biologists identify the range of where a species is found throughout a particular state, it is commonly done so by breaking up the state into three sections: north, central and south. For us in… Read More
Erika reminds us “Preparation is Key”!
Folks, a lot remains uncertain with Tropical Storm Erika as she passes over the Dominican Republic this afternoon, August 28, 2015. However, one thing we do know for certain- you can never be too prepared!… Read More