Florida’s Environment: What Happened in the 2026 State Legislative Session?
While the 2026 Florida legislative session came to an end on March 13th, for the second year in a row, … Continue
What are Swamp Eels? When describing swamp eels, it’s often easier to start by explaining what they are not. First things first, they are … Continue
Rethinking Sargassum: From Coastal Challenge to Sustainable Solution
On a serene, sunny morning you journey to a Florida beach, but the shore isn’t as perfect as you imagined. … Continue
What is it? In 2019, an unidentifiable whale was found beached in the Everglades and genetically analyzed. Originally identified as a subspecies of Bryde’s whales, research revealed the … Continue
A Pretty Problem If you’ve spent time in Florida’s lakes and rivers, chances are you’ve seen a water hyacinth (Eichhornia … Continue
When brushing your teeth, taking a shower, or washing clothes, have you ever thought about where your water comes from, … Continue
“When king tides coincide with coastal storms, the impacts can be devastating.” — Florida Sea Grant What are King Tides? King … Continue
What is it? Phosphate mining in Florida officially kicked off around 1882 near Hawthorne in Alachua County. Since then, Florida has become the largest producer … Continue
Background Microbes are microscopic organisms found in a variety of environments. Bacteria, viruses, and certain fungi all qualify, and they can … Continue
Background Camera traps are environmental research tools that are used for passive or remote wildlife monitoring. These cameras take pictures using a motion sensor and … Continue