When boating along the Florida coast, it’s essential to understand the boundaries of state waters—especially when it comes to rules surrounding sewage discharge. For most of the U.S., state waters typically extend 3 nautical miles from shore. However, if you’re
Orange County is the fifth-largest waste producer in Florida. As Orlando grows, it faces the challenge of protecting the environment while supporting business. To help, the Ocean Conservancy piloted a project called Plastic-Free Cities in Miami-Dade County in 2022. In
Kelli O’Donnell is PhD student in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences at the University of Florida. She was awarded the Florida Sea Grant Guy Harvey Fellowship in 2025. Since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to work in
Rachel Guyer is the Coral Conservation Associate for Florida Sea Grant and works closely with the National Coral Disturbance Coordinator, Caroline McLaughlin. Bright sunshine and mild weather made for a warm welcome to the 2025 U.S. Caribbean Regional Coral Disturbance
Nestled along the white-sand shores and clear waters, the Emerald Coast is a haven for anglers, due to its unique underwater topography including steep drop-offs and submerged cliffs. This allows for larger fish to swim closer to shore, making it
Florida Sea Grant’s Artificial Reef Legacy is a 3-part series that explores the rich history of artificial reefs in Florida and highlights Florida Sea Grant’s longstanding support through science, monitoring, outreach, and education. In this installment, Taylor County FSG UF/IFAS
Florida Sea Grant’s Artificial Reef Legacy is a 3-part series that explores the rich history of artificial reefs in Florida and highlights Florida Sea Grant’s longstanding support through science, monitoring, outreach, and education. In this installment, Dr. Bill Lindberg shares
Liam Kehoe and his family are passionate about fishing. If he has a free weekend, chances are he’s fishing, either in murky back waters for redfish or mountain streams for trout. Fishing runs in his DNA, and he’s channeling that
Luciana Banquero is an M.S. student in the University of Central Florida’s Coastal & Estuarine Ecology Lab. She was awarded the Aylesworth Scholarship in 2024. The Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) has been my lifelong favorite animal. I find it
Salt marshes are essential yet underappreciated ecosystems that provide numerous benefits to both nature and people. Found around the world in temperate zones, these wetlands are an essential link between land and sea. In this blog, we will explore salt marshes,
What types of seafood products should you buy? Are farm-raised seafood products safe to eat? How does aquaculture impact our economy and environment? Florida Sea Grant’s Aquaculture Marketing & Communications Specialist, Emily Riewestahl, is here to clear up some murky
Life often comes full circle—and Dr. Dana Stephens exemplifies this through her career-long connection to extension. Now serving as the Florida Sea Grant UF/IFAS Extension Agent for Okaloosa County, she embodies the program’s vision of community outreach, education, and application
Esteban Rodofili is a 2024 Florida Sea Grant Knauss Fellow placed at the Office of Representative Doris Matsui (CA-07) at the US House of Representatives. He graduated in 2023 from the Interdisciplinary Ecology Ph.D. Program at the School of Natural
Florida Sea Grant journeyed into 2024, navigating uncharted waters. In a year marked by challenges to our coastal and marine communities, we made significant strides in embracing new opportunities while continuing to bolster our support for existing programs and research.
Alexis Mitchem is PhD student at the University of South Florida. She was awarded the Florida Sea Grant Guy Harvey Fellowship in 2024. Growing up on the Florida coast, I was an avid boater and beachgoer. I learned how to
