Highlights The long-spined sea urchin is an important species that helps keep coral reefs healthy. When long-spined sea urchins in the Caribbean began to die in large numbers in early 2022, scientists jumped in and discovered that a parasite was
On March 8th, over 70 experts, including artificial reef manufacturers, county coordinators, regulators, wildlife managers, researchers, and recreational user groups convened in Palmetto for the regional Southwest Florida Artificial Reef Workshop.
Notorious for crowding sandy shores in the summer and leaving a distinguished odor, Sargassum may have an unexpected purpose in saving Florida’s estuaries from harmful algal blooms (HABs). Florida Sea Grant’s multi-county extension agent Dr. Vincent Encomio is working with
Florida’s coastal communities face unprecedented challenges with sea-level rise (SLR) as it permanently inundates areas and exacerbates typical coastal hazards. SLR creates legal and financial challenges as it impacts infrastructure for which local governments have legal and financial responsibilities. These
Mandy Sunshine Baily combines her passions for water resources and community engagement in her new role as Florida Sea Grant’s Living Shoreline Program Assistant and Course Co-Facilitator. Baily, a recent graduate of natural resource conservation at the University of Florida
Florida’s Coral Reef is a beautiful, national treasure that supports an incredible amount of life and provides jobs, coastal protection, and enjoyment for millions of residents and visitors. Since 2014, Florida’s Coral Reef has been experiencing a widespread and lethal
Matthew Marrero, a doctoral student of marine science at Florida International University, has received the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)-Sea Grant Fellowship in Population and Ecosystem Dynamics. The fellowship provides up to three years of funding to outstanding Ph.D. candidates
Florida Sea Grant is seeking a Science Communicator to join its Communications team. This position will be responsible for the development of written material that builds awareness of the Sea Grant program and UF-based faculty, and helps effectively communicate our
Graduate students from the University of South Florida, Florida A&M University, Florida State University, University of South Florida, Nova Southeastern University and Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute have been selected as finalists for the 2023 John A.
Three students at Florida universities have been named recipients of scholarships from the Aylesworth Foundation for the Advancement of Marine Sciences.
Fishing for a living is a careful negotiation of knowledge, understanding and awareness that coincides with a little bit of luck. It is a puzzle each day as a pattern of processes and ideas form the potential of a bountiful
The first Caribbean regional gathering on coral rescue recently brought together some 50 managers and experts from 15 countries to plan how to rescue and restore stony corals in the face of devastation caused by coral disease.
This summer, eight undergraduate students were selected for the 2022 class of Florida Sea Grant’s inaugural Undergraduate Research Internship Program. The intent of the internship program is to diversify the STEM workforce by introducing undergraduates to research and future careers
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
Florida Sea Grant is looking for a new member for its communications team. The science writer will be responsible for the development of written material that builds awareness of the Florida Sea Grant program and University of Florida-based faculty. They
