https://youtu.be/ZXOeFZPeKX0 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
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.
Sofia Cordoba is a Bachelor’s student in the Biology department at the University of Central Florida. Cordoba was selected as the first Florida Sea Grant Community Engaged Intern (CEI) for the 2024 year. Sea Grant’s CEI program aims to broaden
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,
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
This blog is part of a series called AquaCurious, which discusses important and popular topics related to finfish aquaculture in the U.S. This blog was written by Florida Sea Grant Aquaculture Fellow, Hayley Lemoine, in collaboration with Knauss Fellow and Virgina Tech
Creado por Michael Sipos, agente de Extensión de UF/IFAS Sea Grant en el condado de Collier. ¿A quién no le encanta una buena historia sobre pesca? Pero para mantener viva esta tradición, es crucial que todos nosotros aprendamos y compartamos
Zeke Tuszynski is a master’s student in the Biological Sciences Department at Florida Atlantic University. Zeke was awarded a Guy Harvey Scholarship in 2023. Since humans first began living near the ocean, sharks have left a potent impression on our
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
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
