Creswell Awarded Inaugural Florida Sea Grant Wheelhouse Award
In his more than 15 years at Florida Sea Grant, LeRoy Creswell has managed a volunteer-based program to restore degraded oyster reefs and improve water quality in the Indian River Lagoon.
FSG Legal Specialist Helps Emerging Young Scientist Propose Environmental Bill
Sunscreen may be harming Florida’s oyster reefs, and with the help of Florida Sea Grant’s legal specialist, Madison Toonder is finding ways to let the public know about it.
Hall-Scharf named Sea Grant Agent for Hernando County
Brittany Hall-Scharf, a former fisheries biologist with the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, has been named the Florida Sea Grant agent with UF/IFAS Extension for Hernando County.
Barry Named Sea Grant Agent for the Nature Coast
In her position, Savanna Barry will implement programs for Florida Sea Grant that promote the sustainable use of natural resources along the state’s Nature Coast.
Florida Sea Grant Executive Secretary Retires After 32 Years of Service
Jackie Whitehouse, Florida Sea Grant’s executive secretary, has retired after more then three decades of outstanding service to the program and to the University of Florida.
Coastal Planning Specialist to Serve on National Community Resiliency Project Advisory Committee
The project develops new tools that encourage communities to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System.
Abeels wins Don Sweat Sea Grant Extension Award
The award is presented annually to a Florida Sea Grant agent who takes initiative, creativity and leadership in his or her extension program.
Carlos Martinez Wins High Honor from Florida Future Farmers of America
Carlos Martinez, a Florida Sea Grant statewide agent who specializes in ornamental aquaculture and aquaculture education, was recently awarded an Honorary State Degree by the Florida Future Farmers of America Association.
Florida Sea Grant Director Named to National Academy Committee on Everglades Restoration
Karl Havens will join an ongoing panel of 13 other prominent scientists from across the U.S. to monitor progress toward Everglades restoration and assess scientific or engineering issues that may hinder the goals of the plan.
Maia McGuire Wins Conservation Educator of the Year Award from Florida Wildlife Federation
Maia McGuire, Florida Sea Grant agent for UF/IFAS Extension in Flagler and St. Johns counties, learned first-hand the challenges of teaching marine science in the classroom.