Paul McDonald is a PhD student in the fisheries and aquatic science department at the University of Florida. Paul was awarded the Aylesworth Scholarship in
Florida navigates a complex and rapidly evolving legal landscape when it comes to managing on-the-water activities. With 18.5% of the state covered by water, vast
Kelani Saez is a Food Science major and 2025 FSG Undergraduate Intern at the University of Florida with a strong interest in food safety and
Hayley Lemoine is a 2025 Knauss Marine Policy Fellow at NOAA Fisheries. She previously served as Florida Sea Grant HARVEST intern and Aquaculture Communications Fellow.
Morgan Jarrett is a member of the 2025 FSG/Guy Harvey Fellowship Cohort and a Ph.D. Candidate at Florida International University in the Department of Biological
Florida is home to the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, and with its population growing rapidly, understanding how to protect these shores is
Hallie Repeta is a Ph.D. candidate in Marine Resource Assessment at the University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science. She was awarded the Florida
You’ve probably checked off your hurricane prep list: extra ice, nonperishable food, batteries, flashlight… but what about your fish tank? When the power goes out,
Public Notice October 27, 2025 Search and Screen Committee meeting for the Florida Sea Grant Associate Director of Extension and Education and UF/IFAS Extension Agent
With over 1 million registered vessels, boating is more than just a pastime in Florida; it’s a deeply rooted part of the state’s culture and
Renee Crisostomo is the Pacific Coral Disturbance Coordinator for Florida Sea Grant. Her position supports coral disturbance preparedness and response across Pacific coral reef jurisdictions,
Olivia Blondheim is a doctoral candidate at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science. She also serves as the Scientific Outreach Coordinator at
Maylet Perez is an undergraduate student in the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatic Sciences at the University of Florida. She is one of Florida
Florida Sea Grant is proud to announce that Samuel Kwawukume, a Ph.D. student in Food Science at Florida State University, has been selected as a 2025 recipient of the Aylesworth Scholarship. This year marks a special milestone for both Samuel and the program: he is a returning recipient, having first earned the award in 2023 during his master’s studies.
Rainer Moy-Huwyler is a 2025 FSG Guy Harvey Fellow. Ph.D. biology student at Florida International University’s Department of Biological Sciences. His research focuses on the
