Dr. Frank Asche, a Professor in the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) at the University of Florida and a Research Affiliate for Florida Sea Grant, has been selected as a fellow of the International Institute of Fisheries
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Florida Sea Grant proudly highlights Betty Staugler, an individual whose commitment to marine conservation has not only defined her career but also earned her a unique and unexpected honor – the honor of having
Florida Sea Grant’s research projects are awarded on a biennial basis for two years following a rigorous review process in accordance with the National Sea Grant Competition Policy. The competition is designed to help support the program’s applied research and
On January 18th, the inaugural research symposium hosted by Florida Sea Grant took place at the University of Florida, with over 120 attendees; among them were UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant extension agents, specialists, affiliated researchers, and a cohort of funded
Victor Blanco, Florida Sea Grant UF/IFAS Extension Agent in Taylor County, has been presented the prestigious 2024 Don Sweat Sea Grant Extension Award. The award was created to honor the retirement of the late Don Sweat, a trailblazer in Florida
Need a post-Labor Day holiday to celebrate on the beach? Join your local Florida Sea Grant county extension agent on September 16th for the biggest coastal cleanup of the year! For over 30 years, the Ocean Conservancy has organized the
For seven years as an Extension agent for the Florida Sea Grant College Program at the University of Florida, Dr. Angela Collins has been based at the UF/IFAS Extension’s Manatee County office helping coastal residents, recreational anglers, commercial seafood producers,
An average nine-year-old does not think much about extension and outreach. However, for Thomas Derbes, growing up on the white sandy beaches along Florida’s Emerald Coast helped him develop an early interest in protecting and serving his coastal community. “When
The historic fishing village of Cortez celebrated its 41st annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival last month, filled with live music, nautical arts, environmental exhibits, and tons of seafood. Involved since the Festival’s inception in 1982, Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent
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
Florida Sea Grant is seeking a Science Communicator to join its Communications team. This position will be responsible for the development of written material that builds awareness of the Sea Grant program and UF-based faculty, and helps effectively communicate our
Carolyn Kovacs, a former resident lecturer of tropical coastal ecology at The School for Field Studies, has been named the new Florida Sea Grant agent with UF/IFAS Extension for Flagler and Volusia Counties. In her new role, Kovacs will develop and lead a
Florida Sea Grant has lost one of its most cherished friends as well as one of its true pioneers, Don Sweat. He passed away peacefully earlier this month. Known for his engaging personality and vast knowledge of fisheries science and
Katherine Rose, a University of Florida graduate of fisheries and aquatic sciences, has been named the new Florida Sea Grant agent with UF/IFAS Extension for Charlotte County. In her new role, Rose will lead a marine and coastal resources education
Victoria (Vicki) Gambale, a former Community Engagement Program Director for The Bay Foundation, part of Santa Monica Bay’s National Estuary Program, has been named Florida Sea Grant’s Clean Vessel Act Education Coordinator. In her new role, Gambale will work collaboratively
