In a dedicated effort to protect coastal and marine habitats and species, the Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF) collaborates with local, national, and international organizations to conduct scientific research and fund affiliated researchers who share their commitment to ocean conservation. One
On January 18th, the inaugural research symposium hosted by Florida Sea Grant took place at the University of Florida, with over 120 attendees; among them were UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant extension agents, specialists, affiliated researchers, and a cohort of funded
Victor Blanco, Florida Sea Grant UF/IFAS Extension Agent in Taylor County, has been presented the prestigious 2024 Don Sweat Sea Grant Extension Award. The award was created to honor the retirement of the late Don Sweat, a trailblazer in Florida
“The world is your oyster” encapsulates the idea that amid tribulations, numerous opportunities await. In 2023, we faced threats posed by climate change, including rising sea levels, record-breaking water temperatures, catastrophic storms, and shifting marine ecosystems. Undeterred by these numerous
Ditch the pumpkins, caramel apples, and candy corn. Here at Florida Sea Grant, we are swinging into the fall festivities with savory stone crab legs, clams, and shrimp to celebrate National Seafood Month in October! Seafood, including both finfish and
The highly competitive National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) RESTORE Science Program recently awarded over $1.5 million in funding to the University of Florida (UF) to advance the long-term sustainability of critical ecosystems that support fish stocks, fish habitats, and
Graduate students from the University of Miami and the University of Florida have been selected as finalists for the 2024 John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. Since 1979, the fellowship has been sponsored by the National Sea Grant College Program
Need a post-Labor Day holiday to celebrate on the beach? Join your local Florida Sea Grant county extension agent on September 16th for the biggest coastal cleanup of the year! For over 30 years, the Ocean Conservancy has organized the
Working in the Rocky Mountains, leading canoe field trips in the Pine Barrens, and learning Texan lingo with a local rancher defines the character of Jack Payne; he is a jack-of-all-trades. For over a decade, Jack Payne dedicated his leadership
Three students at Florida universities have been named recipients of scholarships from the Aylesworth Foundation for the Advancement of Marine Sciences. The 2023 winners are Samuel Kwawukume, a master’s student at Florida State University, and two Ph.D. candidates from the
Florida Sea Grant and state agencies are developing diverse restorative approaches to sustain the ecological significance and recreational harvest of Florida bay scallops. An Argopecten irradians sits at the sandy bottom of a seagrass meadow, using 40+ brilliant blue eyes
Single-use plastics and marine debris have circulated in our oceans and media headlines for decades. Each year, plastic waste enters our oceans at a rate of 11 million metric tons, threatening the vitality of aquatic and marine ecosystems. Considering Florida’s
Deemed “the boating capital of the world”, Florida’s warm weather and scenic waters welcome seafarers year-round; within the past year, the state surpassed 1 million registered recreational vessels! As the number of vessels in our waters increases, hurricanes and storm
An average nine-year-old does not think much about extension and outreach. However, for Thomas Derbes, growing up on the white sandy beaches along Florida’s Emerald Coast helped him develop an early interest in protecting and serving his coastal community. “When
Each year, Florida Sea Grant awards the Chuck Skoch Scholarship to an outstanding high school senior competing in the State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida. The scholarship recognizes promising young researchers in a coastal or marine science-related field. This
