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World Environment Day 2023: #BeatPlasticPollution

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June 1, 2023

An Introduction to World Environment Day On June 5th ,1972, the first-ever global conference that put international environmental issues at the forefront, took place in Stockholm, Sweden. The “Conference on the Human Environment” gathered ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Work & Life
Tags: Events, Microplastics, Pgm_Sustain, Plastic, Plastic Cleanup, Plastic Policy, Plastic Pollution, World Environment Day
screenshot of sarasota county water quality story map landing page. [credit: uf/ifas extension sarasota county]

Sarasota County Launches Interactive Water Quality “Story Map”


May 9, 2023

As part of Sarasota County’s ongoing commitment to water quality and protecting area water resources, the county has launched an interactive web tool showcasing a variety of water quality preservation projects and initiatives. From county ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Conservation, Pgm_Admin, Preservation, Reclamation, Sarasota County, Treatment, Water, Water Quality, Wildlife
a living shoreline on a white, sandy beach, with a setting sun reflecting over calm waters. [credit: uf/ifas]

Florida opens grant program for Ian-, Nicole-damaged beaches

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January 31, 2023

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection sent the following information Jan. 31 regarding a grant program for beach restoration projects resulting from Hurricane Ian and/or Hurricane Nicole damages: For Immediate Release: Jan. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Wildlife
Tags: Beach, Coast, Environment Florida Department Of Environmental Protection, FDEP, Hurricane, Pgm_Admin, Rejuvenation, Restoration, Restore, Shore, Storm
Boats affected by hurricane Ian

Recursos para las industrias de pesca y acuicultura de Florida afectadas por el huracán Ian

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October 6, 2022

El huracán Ian causó daños significativos en gran parte de Florida, y las industrias de pesca y acuicultura del estado se vieron particularmente afectadas. Varios recursos están disponibles para los miembros de estas industrias que necesiten ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Acuicultura, Ayuda Financiera, Desastre, Industrias De Pesca, Pesca Comercial, Pgm_Marine, StormPrep
Hurricans Irma, Jose and Katia line up across the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean in 2017. [CREDIT: NOAA]

Manual para proteger su casa antes y después de un desastre natural

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October 5, 2022

Si usted reside en Florida, es sumamente importante estar preparado para enfrentar los desastres naturales costeros. Un ejemplo de estos fue el Huracán Ian que impactó fuertemente a mi condado y el área donde yo radico. Estar preparado ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Huracan, Hurricane, Ian, Pgm_Marine, Proteger Casa
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Shark Bits: Warm-blooded sharks – the Lamnidae family

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September 15, 2022

One of the first science-related things we learn as children at school is that some animals, like birds and mammals, are warm-blooded, while others, such as amphibians, reptiles, and fish, are cold-blooded, also known as ectothermic. Cold-blooded ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Cold-blooded, Ectotherm, Endotherm, Pgm_Marine, Shark, Shark Bits, Warm-blooded
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Gulf of Mexico Climate and Resilience Community of Practice annual meeting coming to Florida

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August 19, 2022

Are you working on Climate Change related issues? Do you know the latest tools to assess how resilient your community is? Would like to learn how communities around the Gulf of Mexico are doing about climate change?Please join us at this year’s ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Climate Change, Coastal Community, Pgm_Marine, Resiliency

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