Enthusiasm is high for citizen science projects in our area, as we’ve seen with the success of our Sarasota County Horseshoe Crab Watch Program. Participants eagerly have waded in (sometimes literally) on efforts to gather more information… Read More
Did you know that horseshoe crabs have been around for at least 445 million years? Fossil records from prehistoric horseshoe crabs look very similar to existing horseshoe crabs, with not much change. And, that is why some people… Read More
Throughout history, women have been instrumental in advancing science, in key discoveries and insightful developments. Some of my favorite contemporary scientists are women, including Dr. Sylvia Earle, Dr. Jane Goodall, and Dr. Eugenie “Genie” Clark, each of whom… Read More
Know your blacktip? How about your bonnethead? Bull? Hammerhead? Any? All? Discover amazing facts about the sharks that inhabit our Florida waters. Our free, two-hour class on June 18 will get you up to speed on the array… Read More
Often, when I meet people, they ask me. “What do you do?” When I tell them I’m a marine biologist, I get replies like, “Cool, I always wanted to be a marine biologist” or “I wish I could… Read More
Spend World Oceans Day (June 08) learning about and helping our local waters and beaches. Join Florida Sea Grant Agent Armando Ubeda at Siesta Key Beach between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. for a range of activities celebrating… Read More
Ever wondered how well manatees see underwater? Or, how much food a manatee needs daily? How long they live? How far they travel? How much do you really know about these amazing creatures? Join Armando Ubeda, Sea Grant… Read More
This multi-agency workshop on April 23 will feature information about and training on marine fisheries management and regulations. Register early through ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com to reserve your seat for an event with a wide range of valuable information, including: Florida… Read More
By AMBER WARD, Extension Program Manager, Family Nutrition Program and ARMANDO UBEDA, Florida Sea Grant, Sarasota County Extension Agent With the holidays approaching, it is good to know that Florida makes it easier for many residents to save… Read More
The pervasiveness of microplastic pollution is scary. Stories on where these tiny plastics are found continually fill my inbox. Here is a personal list I have been keeping regarding where microplastics have been found in: the air we… Read More
