Eyes on Seagrass, a participatory science program dedicated to monitoring the health of Florida’s seagrass population, is excited to launch a new initiative in the Indian River Lagoon! From November 1st to 15th, community members are invited to help collect
https://youtu.be/gJ2aXtEPYOs In this video, we delve into crucial aspects of boat sewage waste, including the laws governing sewage discharge and how to properly secure your Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) Y-valve and discharge valves to prevent illegal discharge. Join us as
Curious about what happens during Florida Sea Grant’s pumpout site visits at marinas? In this informative video, we take you behind the scenes to explore the essential work our staff perform to ensure effective sewage management. Discover firsthand what our
Ever wondered what boats are discharging into the water at marinas? In this eye-opening video, we clarify the difference between a boat discharging sewage overboard versus its bilge pump turning on to pump water out.
https://youtu.be/XN6xOeCwcqk Florida summers in the Big Bend are when families and friends flock to the seagrass meadows of the Nature Coast to harvest bay scallops. Florida Sea Grant has created a scallop sorter tool to help harvesters keep the larger,
Leaders from Florida Sea Grant, the University of Florida, the NOAA Marine Debris Program, Pasco County, and members of the media gathered at Bear Creek in Pasco County, FL to celebrate the installation of a trash capture device, the debut
https://youtu.be/moLbZKNMaEc Florida Sea Grant is a key player in UF/IFAS’s Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI), a conflict management training program for natural resource professionals in the state of Florida. Sea Grant alum design the program’s classes and identify conflict cases
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10TH Red Snapper Fishery Assessment Press Conference ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** ST. AUGUSTINE, FL – On Thursday, August 10th at 7:30AM, Rep. Rutherford will host a press conference to discuss ongoing research in the South Atlantic red snapper population before
Florida Sea Grant partners with UF/IFAS 4-H to conduct marine education inside and outside the classroom for thousands of K-12 students annually. See how Florida Sea Grant agent Carolyn Kovacs brings the classroom to Volusia County’s coast for 4-H Marine
https://youtu.be/RvcuNKGKIO0 Seagrasses are being lost all over the world. Healthy and thriving seagrasses are vital to our Florida ecology and economy. Learn about Florida Sea Grant’s citizen science programs and opportunities for you to volunteer across the state. https://www.flseagrant.org/our-communities/
Florida Sea Grant is looking for a NE Regional Clean Boating Coordinator to join its growing team dedicated to Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)’s Clean Vessel Act grant program and Clean Boating Programs. This position will work in collaboration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3p2X7hKzlo Since 2005, Florida Sea Grant has managed a citizen science program designed to collect research about the diamondback terrapin in the Florida Panhandle. Learn more about how you can get involved by visiting https://bit.ly/PanhandleTerrapinProject. A special thank you to
