Category: Wildlife

Sarasota County Launches Interactive Water Quality “Story Map”

by Lee Hayes Byron

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

Shark Bits: Do sharks sleep?

by Armando Ubeda

April 13, 2023

As part of my Florida Sea Grant Extension work, I teach and present about elasmobranchs (which includes sharks, rays, and skates) to diverse groups of people. Topics vary, from basic biology to shark fishing regulations, conservation status, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Marine, Pgm_Marine, Shark, SharkBits, Sleep

Youth learn about water quality, biodiversity

by Michael D'Imperio

March 23, 2023

In today's world, it is more important than ever to provide opportunities for youth to experience the natural world. Each year, local 4th and 5th grade students participate in Learning in Florida's Environment (L.I.F.E.) to explore topics ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: LIFE, Pgm_Water, Water Quality, Youth Development, Youth Education

What’s lurking in Florida’s freshwater?

by Jackie Lebouitz

February 24, 2023

In this blog... Introduction Macroinvertebrates Field guide Water quality Experiment Introduction What's lurking in Florida's freshwater? Well, many things, to be quite frank. From fish to birds to the occasional ... READ MORE

Category: Water, Wildlife
Tags: Biodiversity, Bioindicator, Freshwater, Lakes, Macroinvertebrates, Pgm_Water, Ponds, Quality, Rivers, Streams, Water

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

by Kevin O'Horan

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

2023 Bird of the Year!

by Katherine Clements

December 19, 2022

2023 Bird of the Year announced! On December 10, 2022 the American Birding Association announced that the 2023 Bird of the Year is a female belted kingfisher! Watch the reveal of this coming year's bird dedication ceremony and the unveiling ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Birding, Birds, Kingfisher, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Water, Wildlife, WildSarasota

Shark Bits: Warm-blooded sharks – the Lamnidae family

by Armando Ubeda

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

Wild Sarasota: Fantastic Falcons

by Jacob Ream Wilson

September 1, 2022

From desert to tundra and the city streets of New York to Sydney, falcons are a highly specialized bird of prey with over 66 different species and an exceptional ability to adapt to changing habitats. Dive in to learn more about our fantastic ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Animals, Birds, Pgm_EcoNR, Wild Sarasota, Wildlife

Wild Sarasota: Our beautiful hummingbirds

by Jacob Ream Wilson

August 30, 2022

With more than 330 different species, the hummingbird is one of a kind, with physical and behavioral characteristics that separate them from any other creature. Hummingbirds and the Americas Hummingbirds are only found in the Americas, and ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Birds, Hummingbird, Pgm_EcoNR, Wild Sarasota, Wildlife

Shark Bits: Shark reproduction

by Armando Ubeda

July 28, 2022

As an Extension agent, I give a lot of presentations about elasmobranchs. Sharks and rays, that is. There are many reasons why, but one of the main reasons is that people are eager to learn more about these fascinating creatures. So, in addition ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Elasmobranchs, Pgm_Marine, Reproduction, Shark Bits, SharkBits, Sharks

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