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Boating, Waterways, and the Rights of Navigation in Florida

June 5, 2026

As commercial and recreational uses of the Florida waterway system continue to expand with population growth, new coastal development, and a healthy marine industry, the potential for conflicts among boaters, natural resources, and different user groups will also increase. Faced with these competing pressures, state and local governments are forced to reconcile conflicting demands for use of the same limited geographic space and natural resources.

Don Behringer on a boat preparing to conduct a research dive.

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.

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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.

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