This information is summarized from "Florida Red Tide", by Libby Carnahan, Florida Sea Grant There is a current bloom of Florida Red Tide in the Northeastern Gulf of Mexico. Are you concerned? Should you be? Whether you are planning an offshore ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
It is hard to imagine what Pinellas County looked like in the early 1900s. Many long-time residents can share stories of US 19 as a one-lane dirt road, of 20 minute commutes from north to south county, of the open grasslands and cattle that ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, WildlifeApple snails can grow to the size of an apple, hence their name. They can be found in slow-moving fresh water in the tropical and subtropical areas of South America, Central America, the West Indies, Africa, and the southern United States. What’s ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, WildlifeSea level rise, shifting seasons and extreme weather are some of the climate change buzzwords that have become increasingly common. But do we really understand what they mean or how they will impact our lifestyles? Two forums are being held ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife, Work & LifeLibby Carnahan UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent Investing in commercial aquaculture in Florida can be financially rewarding, but it can also be disastrous without the proper research. Aquaculture is one of the most technically ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, WaterLibby Carnahan, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent Safety First As summer draws near, many of us will make plans to head to the beach. The beaches of Pinellas County are a wonderful place to enjoy time with family and friends, ... READ MORE
Category: WaterAs you may know, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board issued Water Shortage Emergency Order #2013-006 to tighten water use in Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties, starting March 13th. To best meet the needs ... READ MORE
Category: WaterLibby Carnahan, Pinellas County Sea Grant Extension Agent Seafood is an important part of a healthy, well-balanced diet. According to health experts, eating fish just two times a week can significantly help to reduce the risk of heart-related ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterSWFWMD Governing Board approved Phase III Water Shortage for Tampa Bay Area effective March 13, 2013. Tampa Bay Water’s Regional Reservoir is out of service for renovation and surface water flow (rivers) is such that additional conservation ... READ MORE
Category: WaterNan Jensen, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent February is American Heart Month, a great time to do something good for your health and including more seafood in your diet is a way to do just that. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water