Florida is home to the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, and with its population growing rapidly, understanding how to protect these shores is more important than ever. Living Shorelines for Florida: A Practical Guide for Building Coastal Resilience
Today on Marine Science Minute with Florida Sea Grant: Living Shorelines
Florida Sea Grant celebrates the annual International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, highlighting the importance of mangrove ecosystems and to promote solutions for their sustainable management, conservation and uses. This International Day was adopted by the General
Celebrate World Wetlands Day by recognizing the salt marshes in Florida’s Big Bend Region! This global event, observed annually, aims to increase awareness about the vital role of wetlands in maintaining our planet’s health. Additionally, it marks the anniversary of
“The world is your oyster” encapsulates the idea that amid tribulations, numerous opportunities await. In 2023, we faced threats posed by climate change, including rising sea levels, record-breaking water temperatures, catastrophic storms, and shifting marine ecosystems. Undeterred by these numerous
“It Depends” Have you ever asked a question about permitting along a shoreline and heard the answer “Well, it depends”? Well, it does! It depends on whether the land or water jurisdiction is private, state, or federally managed. Furthermore, it
Thank You Partners and Course Participants for a Great Start in 2023! The Florida Sea Grant Living Shoreline Program core team – Dr. Savanna Barry, Armando J. Ubeda, Rick O’Connor, Dr. Vincent Encomio, and Mandy Sunshine Baily- would like to
Mandy Sunshine Baily combines her passions for water resources and community engagement in her new role as Florida Sea Grant’s Living Shoreline Program Assistant and Course Co-Facilitator. Baily, a recent graduate of natural resource conservation at the University of Florida
Living shorelines use natural materials like sand, oysters, and marsh grass to protect coastal property from erosion and to promote ecosystem health and improved water quality. UF/IFAS Sea Grant agents and affiliate researchers have created a series of documents that
What is a living shoreline? Coastal communities in Florida face constant challenges from shoreline erosion. Although erosion is a natural coastal process, many valuable resources border our state’s coastline. Shorelines need protection from damage caused by intense storms, wave erosion,
