When you think about boating, you imagine perfect days on the water with friends and family—soaking up the sun, casting a line, and enjoying the moment. But to keep those good times rolling, clean boating steps into the picturesque scene.
Dr. Megan Moore has officially planted her roots in Pasco County as the first-ever Florida Sea Grant UF/IFAS Extension Agent for the area. Growing up in New Port Richey, where nature parks blend into sandy coastal playgrounds, it’s no surprise
Dr. Frank Asche, a Professor in the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) at the University of Florida and a Research Affiliate for Florida Sea Grant, has been selected as a fellow of the International Institute of Fisheries
Florida Sea Grant celebrates the annual International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, highlighting the importance of mangrove ecosystems and to promote solutions for their sustainable management, conservation and uses. This International Day was adopted by the General
Sofia Cordoba, an undergraduate student at the University of Central Florida majoring in biology with a focus on zoology, has been selected as Florida Sea Grant’s first-ever Community Engaged Intern (CEI). The CEI program is a part of the National
Each year, Florida Sea Grant selects an outstanding high school senior competing in the State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida to receive the Chuck Skoch Scholarship The scholarship recognizes promising young researchers in coastal or marine science-related fields. Funding for the
Picture a sun-drenched summer day along Florida’s Nature Coast, where families and friends come together to partake in the timeless tradition of harvesting bay scallops. Amidst this picturesque scene, where once a soda can would be used, now includes a
When gazing up at the towering trees, it’s easy to perceive them as the sole “lungs of Earth”. However, microscopic marine plankton also play a vital role in oxygen production. Phytoplankton, despite their size, contribute to roughly half of Earth’s
In the early mornings and late nights, from sunrise to sundown, graduate student Owen Silvera and his colleagues embarked on countless expeditions in Lake Okeechobee. “I recall spending entire days there, focused on collecting sediment in hopes to reveal deeper
April marks Participatory Science Month, also known as Citizen Science Month. Florida Sea Grant proudly celebrates the contributions of individual volunteers in coastal and marine research. Whether seasoned participants or newcomers, their efforts in monitoring coastal habitats or tracking wildlife
April marks Participatory Science Month, also known as Citizen Science Month. Florida Sea Grant proudly celebrates the contributions of individual volunteers in coastal and marine research. Whether seasoned participants or newcomers, their efforts in monitoring coastal habitats or tracking wildlife
April marks Participatory Science Month, also known as Citizen Science Month. Florida Sea Grant proudly celebrates the contributions of individual volunteers in coastal and marine research. Whether seasoned participants or newcomers, their efforts in monitoring coastal habitats or tracking wildlife
April marks Participatory Science Month, also known as Citizen Science Month. Florida Sea Grant proudly celebrates the contributions of individual volunteers in coastal and marine research. Whether seasoned participants or newcomers, their efforts in monitoring coastal habitats or tracking wildlife
Florida Sea Grant is excited to announce the launch of “Marine Science Minute,” a new weekly radio series airing on WUFT FM every Wednesday morning at 7:42 AM EST, starting April 3rd. This project aims to bring marine science on-the-go,
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Florida Sea Grant proudly highlights Betty Staugler, an individual whose commitment to marine conservation has not only defined her career but also earned her a unique and unexpected honor – the honor of having
