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Miami’s Coral Reef High School Student Wins 2026 Skoch Scholar Award
June 1, 2026
Each year, Florida Sea Grant selects an outstanding high school senior competing in the State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida to receive the scholarship, which recognizes promising young researchers like Elena in coastal or marine science-related fields.
Florida Sea Grant 2026-2028 Biennial Competition Awards Funds to Eight Research Projects
May 28, 2026
Florida Sea Grant’s research projects are awarded on a biennial basis for two years following a rigorous review process in accordance with the National Sea Grant Competition Policy. The competition is designed to help support the program’s applied research and educational responsibilities drawing from fields related to ocean and coastal resources.
Not So Solitary: Uncovering the Hidden Social Lives of Juvenile Sharks
May 27, 2026
When I first started doing fieldwork in the Florida Everglades studying juvenile bull sharks, I began noticing something that did not quite fit the story I had always heard about sharks. Sharks are often portrayed as loners, going about their lives mostly on their own.
Dr. Sharon Cilano Named Franklin County Extension Director
May 27, 2026
Dr. Cilano’s professional career has centered on supporting coastal communities and aquaculture practices. Dr. Cilano previously worked with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) as an aquaculture oyster regulator, overseeing alternative oyster culture methods, including on-bottom and off-bottom oyster farming systems. She also served with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, where her work focused on aquaculture education, outreach, and grant programs.
South Atlantic Red Snapper Tag Form
May 18, 2026
Earn A $250 Reward For Each Tag That You Clip & Keep For University of Florida Project
Florida Sea Grant Now Accepting 2026 Aylesworth Scholarship Applications
May 13, 2026
Florida Sea Grant is now accepting applications for the 2026 Aylesworth Scholarship Award from Florida university students conducting research in the marine sciences. Applications are
Florida Sea Grant Launches 50th Anniversary Celebration with Commemorative Seminar Series
May 12, 2026
To commemorate its 50th anniversary, Florida Sea Grant is proud to present “Decades of Advancing Coastal & Marine Science,” a special webinar series highlighting longstanding collaborations with leading university partners across Florida.
Just What Kind of Boat Are You Anyway? A Taxonomy of Vessels on Florida Waters
April 10, 2026
To assist with the understanding of Florida’s complex vessel management system, we scoured the statutes and regulations for terms that define the types of vessels using Florida waters and then classified these into the broader categories we thought they best fit.
From Anglers to Wranglers: South Florida Tackles Invasive Fish With a Competitive Solution
April 9, 2026
Anglers rally to remove invasive fish species from local waterways in Southwest Florida.
Join FSG and UF/IFAS from May 1-30, 2026 in Collective Effort to Monitor Seagrass in Indian River Lagoon
April 2, 2026
Held annually, the blitz invites volunteers to take photos of seagrass, identify what they see using provided identification guides, and upload their observations through the Survey123 app or website.
Florida Sea Grant Now Accepting 2027 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Applications
March 26, 2026
Florida Sea Grant is now accepting applications for the 2027 John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship from eligible Florida graduate students interested in ocean, coastal,
Florida Sea Grant Highlights Coastal and Marine Science at UF Water Institute Symposium
March 16, 2026
From February 24–26, more than 515 participants gathered at the University of Florida Reitz Union for the 10th Biennial Symposium hosted by the UF Water Institute and Duke Energy, with Florida Sea Grant (FSG) serving as the event’s Diamond Sponsor.
Florida Sea Grant Reels in a Fresh Cohort of 2026 FSG-Guy Harvey Fellows
March 10, 2026
Florida Sea Grant’s 50-year legacy of protecting our coastal communities is built on a foundation of student-led research, and at the heart of this effort
Leslie Sturmer Receives Honorary Recognition for Shaping Florida’s Oyster Industry at 2026 Oyster South
March 9, 2026
This $43.3 million industry in Florida has been shaped in large part by Leslie Sturmer, a Florida Sea Grant UF/IFAS Regional Specialist for Molluscan Shellfish and Aquaculture.