Navigating Open Waters
New boating law in Florida is anchored in Sea Grant’s legal analysis.
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Feature Stories
Sea Grant Researcher Guides Restoration in Everglades
In the Florida Everglades, peat soils critical to maintaining wetland elevation are collapsing due to rising seas.
Fighting Seafood Fraud
Handheld sensor technology created by Florida Sea Grant researchers is changing how fake seafood is detected.
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News & Events
Detecting Red Tide: Sea Grant Researcher Finds Efficient Method To Detect Toxins And Evaluate Shellfish Closures
Blooms of Florida red tides can lead to significant economic losses because shellfish harvesting areas must be closed to prevent consumers from contracting neurotoxic shellfish poisoning, or NSP.
Are You Covered by Flood Insurance? Now’s the Time to Find Out
Recent catastrophic flooding in Texas caused by Hurricane Harvey may have Floridians wondering, "Will I be covered when the next storm hits?"
McGuire Wins Distinguished Extension Professional Award for Plastics Awareness Program
The award recognizes McGuire’s creative outreach strategies that teach volunteers around the state how to sample local waters for the presence of microplastics.