Category: Water

Dive Into Discovery: The Many Benefits of Scuba Diving for Rural Communities

by VICTOR BLANCO
July 15, 2025

When people think of scuba diving, they often imagine crystal-clear waters, colorful fish, and the thrill of adventure. But for young people, diving offers much more than just an exciting underwater experience — it opens the door to valuable ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Coasts & Marine, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: #4HDiveCamp, #CareerInAquaticSciences, #DiveWithDisabilities, #FloridaSeaGrant, #ScubaDiving, #TaylorCountyFlorida, #UniversityofFlorida, #YouthMotivation, Extension

Exploring the Ecological Wonders: World Wetlands Day in Taylor County, Florida

by VICTOR BLANCO
February 2, 2024

World Wetlands Day is an opportunity to delve into the unique and vital ecosystems that play a crucial role in sustaining life on our planet. In Taylor County, our wetlands are not just landscapes but vibrant hubs of biodiversity, providing ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Water
Tags: Conservation, Ecosystems, Florida Sea Grant, Wetlands

Exploring the Stone Crab Fishing Tradition

by VICTOR BLANCO
December 7, 2023

: Taylor County's Bounty in the Gulf of Mexico From October 15th to May 1st each year, the waters of the Gulf of Mexico come alive with the activity of stone crab fishermen. Taylor County serves as a prime location for this seasonal harvest. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Blue Crabs, Crab Traps, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, Horseshoe Crabs, Stone Crabs

Unveiling the Hidden Wonders

by VICTOR BLANCO
December 6, 2023

: The Profound Benefits of Artificial Reefs in Taylor County, Florida's Gulf of Mexico Waters Taylor County, nestled along the Gulf of Mexico's stunning coastline, is not only a haven for natural beauty but also home to a hidden treasure beneath ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, , Water
Tags: Conservation, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, Gulf Of Mexico, Habitat Conservation, Marine Habitat, Ocean, Water

Hurricane Idalia Recovery and Response Resources

by Savanna Barry
August 30, 2023

This page will be updated with new links as they become available, check back often for new information and comment below if you know of a resource to add. This blog includes sections on: Volunteer & assistance resources Marine ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Cedar Key, Florida Sea Grant, Hurricane, InsideNatureCoast

PESCANDO EN FLORIDA

by VICTOR BLANCO
November 29, 2022

La comunidad hispano hablante de la Florida representa cerca del 26.8% de la población, con alrededor de 5.8 millones de hispanos/Latinos en el estado en 2021. Segun la Comisión de Conservación de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de la Florida (FWC ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Espanol, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, Marine Extension

What should we know about shark attacks?

by VICTOR BLANCO
November 21, 2022

The Gulf of Mexico is the ninth largest body of water in the world and is home to a huge variety of marine life. This marine life includes more than 1,443 finfish species, 51 shark species, and 42 ray/skate species as well as many, many others. Some ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Shark, Shark Attack

Sorting scallops: A cooperative approach to fisheries management.

by VICTOR BLANCO
November 21, 2022

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is the agency responsible for evaluating the status of scallop populations in Florida's Gulf of Mexico waters. FWC uses pre-season counts to estimate the size of the harvestable population. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Marine Extension, Marine Habitat, Scallop, Scalloping

A Diverse Pollinator Plant; Serving Bees, Butterflies and Moths into the Fall Season.

by Lisa Strange
November 16, 2022

The Swamp Sunflower Helianthus angustifolius, is a good choice to add diversity to a pollinator garden because of their lengthy bloom time, summer through fall. These flowers are a great pollinator attractor especially to bees and butterflies ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water

Rainy Season on Way; Collect Rainwater – Many Uses – Better for Plants

by Lisa Strange
June 30, 2022

So where does all the water from a summer rainstorm go? It rushes off rooftops onto yards and driveways; from there it picks up fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemical pollutants before flowing into a nearby storm drain. This stormwater ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, , Water
Tags: Better For Plants, Collect Rainwater, Rainwater, Rainy Season

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