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Three men fish from a light blue center-console boat on the open ocean under a clear sky. One man leans over the side of the boat, using a weighted line to lower a bright pink fish back into the water, while his two companions watch with their fishing rods in hand

Episode 6 – Catch and Release Fishing

Today on Marine Science Minute with Florida Sea Grant: Catch and Release Fishing. Fishing isn’t just about catching fish but also learning how to release them! Every angler will be faced with releasing fish at some point whether it’s by

An aerial satellite view shows a massive, swirling hurricane with a well-defined circular eye positioned over the Gulf of Mexico and the Florida peninsula. The bright white, counter-clockwise spiral of thick clouds covers most of Florida and extends across the deep blue ocean water toward the southeastern United States coastline

Episode 5 – Hurricane Awareness

Today on Marine Science Minute with Florida Sea Grant: Hurricane awareness! This month marks the beginning of hurricane season, which lasts from June 1st to November 30th. All areas of Florida are at risk of hurricane impacts, including flooding and

A busy marina filled with numerous sailboats and motorboats docked along a pier on clear, calm water that perfectly mirrors their hulls and tall masts. Tall green palm trees line the background shore under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds

Episode 4 – Vessel Discharge Laws

Today on Marine Science Minute with Florida Sea Grant: Vessel discharge laws! If you’re out on the high seas, it’s important to know where you can and can’t dump your boat’s waste. If your waste hasn’t been treated by a

A green sea turtle swims through clear, vibrant blue water above a dark, dense bed of seagrass. The turtle is positioned in a side-profile view facing left, showcasing its smooth brown shell with light-colored seams, a cream-colored underside, and intricate brown and yellow scale patterns covering its head and large front flippers

Episode 3 – Sea Turtles

Today on Marine Science Minute with Florida Sea Grant: Sea turtles! Did you know five of the seven existing species of sea turtles nest in Florida? Sea turtles nest on Florida beaches between the months of March and October.

Several pallets stacked with triangular, mesh-textured concrete artificial reef blocks sit under the shade of a large tree on a grassy riverbank. In the background, a calm river flows past a dense line of green mangroves on the opposite shore under a hazy sky

Episode 2 – Oyster Restoration

Today on Marine Science Minute with Florida Sea Grant: Oyster Restoration! Oyster reefs are vital to estuaries, where freshwater meets saltwater. They provide habitat for small organisms, are feeding grounds for important fish species like snapper and grouper, and stabilize

eyes on seagrass training team on boat in ocean

Episode 1 – Meet Florida Sea Grant

Today on Marine Science Minute with Florida Sea Grant: Meet Florida Sea Grant! Dive into the wonders of our coastal communities with Florida Sea Grant. Committed to protecting our state’s precious aquatic resources, Florida Sea Grant supports research, education, and