Maurizio Martinelli Named Coral Disease Response Coordinator
In his new role, Martinelli will be steering the state’s collective response to stony coral tissue loss disease, which has plagued Florida’s 360-mile-long reef tract since 2014.
Sekita Grant Named First Florida Sea Grant Conservation Clinic Legal Fellow
During her fellowship, Grant will help the Conservation Clinic develop programming in the area of social vulnerability to climate change.
Florida Sea Grant Seeking Letters of Intent for Applied Coastal and Ocean Research Projects
Florida Sea Grant is now seeking letters of intent for two-year coastal and ocean applied research grants that reflect priorities identified in the current Florida Sea Grant Strategic Plan.
UF/IFAS and Florida Sea Grant Release First-of-its-Kind Dune Restoration Manual for the Florida Panhandle
As recovery and restoration efforts ramp up post-Hurricane Michael, restoring the towering sand dunes that define beaches across Florida’s Panhandle has become a critical priority to local, state and federal agencies as well as coastal residents.
Public Comment Sought for Florida Sea Grant Site Review
This notice invites persons to email comments on the management aspect of the Florida Sea Grant program or its work.
Now Accepting Applications for the Guy Harvey Scholarship
Applications now are being accepted for the 2019 Guy Harvey Scholarship to recognize outstanding achievement students conducting research that will help support sustainable management of marine fish. The deadline to apply is January 10, 2019.
Now Accepting Applications for Aylesworth Scholarship
Florida Sea Grant is now accepting applications for the 2019 Aylesworth scholarship. The deadline to apply is December 5, 2018.
Florida Sea Grant Receives $1 Million in NOAA Funds to Support State’s Aquaculture Research
As part of a 2018 Sea Grant National Aquaculture Initiative to support the advancement of aquaculture in the U.S., two Florida Sea Grant researchers have been awarded more than $1 million by NOAA Sea Grant for projects in both fish and shellfish farming.
Gulf-wide Sea Grant Team Receives National Award for Oil Spill Science Outreach Efforts
Monica Wilson, Florida Sea Grant’s Gulf oil spill research Extension specialist with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, is a member of the team recently awarded the National Sea Grant College Program’s highest Extension honor.
Vincent Encomio Named Sea Grant Agent for Martin and St. Lucie Counties
In his new role, Encomio will be developing educational programming related to coastal habitat restoration, living shorelines, restoration aquaculture and water quality.