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Daily Archives: August 22, 2013

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New hurricane research will save homeowners and insurance industry money

Hazard-ResilienceBy DirectorAugust 22, 2013

Hurricanes are expensive for both home owners and the insurance industry. In 2004 and 2005, eight hurricanes slammed Florida, inflicting $31.3 billion in insured losses. Two Florida Sea Grant research projects are helping to reduce the economic impact of hurricanes on Florida’s vulnerable residential structures valued at $1.5 trillion. Because much of the hurricane damage…

Model ordinance aims to help beachfront properties save turtles

Healthy Oceans and CoastsBy DirectorAugust 22, 2013

Students at the University of Florida College of Law Conservation Clinic have developed a model ordinance for sea turtle friendly lighting, and extension agent Brooke Saari helps a beachfront community dim the lights.

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