Sea-level Rise, Flooding & Law Workshop
The workshop “Sea-Level Rise and Flooding: Planning & Law for Local Governments” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in West Palm Beach on September 21, 2017.
Meet the 2017 Guy Harvey Scholars
Six graduate students at universities in Florida have received Guy Harvey scholarship awards, recognizing their outstanding achievement in marine science research.
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Florida Sea Grant Agents Bring Sound Science to Residents Along Indian River Lagoon
In response to thick algae blooms that carpeted the Indian River Lagoon last summer, Florida Sea Grant agents are relaying the information needs and problems of residents in their community to scientists and decision-makers.
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Sea Grant Agent Trains Citizen Scientists to Help Track Horseshoe Crabs in the Big Bend
Sea Grant agent Savanna Barry helps train volunteers to survey horseshoe crabs in Florida’s Big Bend, giving scientists more insight into population size and health.
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Upcoming Science Café: 8 Ways to Save the Ocean by Reducing Microplastic Pollution
Every time you do laundry or brush your teeth, you just may be adding tiny bits of plastic into our waters. Join us for a free science café to learn what you can do to reduce microplastic pollution.
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Meet the 2017 Aylesworth Scholars
Two graduate students at Florida universities have been named recipients of scholarships from the Aylesworth Foundation for the Advancement of Marine Science. The winners are Devon Pharo, a master’s student at the University of Florida and James Conrad, a Ph.D. student at the University of South Florida. Since 1986, the Aylesworth scholarship has supported students pursuing college degrees in…
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An Updated Message from the Director of Florida Sea Grant
On May 23, the final version of the President’s budget was released, and as expected, the funding for Sea Grant is eliminated, along with funding for the National Estuarine Research Reserves, the Coastal Zone Management Program and many other programs that provide critical services to the US coastal economy and environment.
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2017 Skoch Scholar Announced
Kelly van Woesik, a senior at Satellite High School, has been named the 2017 Skoch Scholar for her project focused on the migration of great white sharks.
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Planning Workshop: Sea-Level Rise and Flooding
The workshop “Sea-Level Rise and Flooding: Planning & Law for Local Governments” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on May 4, 2017 in Largo, Fla.
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Now Available: New Magazine Showcases Florida Sea Grant's Recent Impacts and Accomplishments
We invite you to meet the specialists and agents of Florida Sea Grant, and learn how their programs help the sustainability of coastal communities around the state.
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