a sea turtle comes to the ocean surface for air

Tell Me About: Sea Turtle Species

Sea turtles are extremely important to the health of marine ecosystems, and active awareness campaigns like World Sea Turtle Month promote their protection.

Close up of the berries of a Brazilian peppertree on the shrub.

Tell Me About: Brazilian Peppertrees

Spreading over 700,000 acres in south and central Florida, the Brazilian peppertree is one of the most aggressive and widespread invasive plants in the state.

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Tell Me About: Burmese Pythons

Burmese pythons are nonnative snakes that have invaded South Florida ecosystems. Their presence in the wild has been linked to extreme population declines of multiple species in the Everglades National Park, whether that be from predation or competition. Read to learn more about this invasive species.