Tell Me About: Keeping Soil Healthy in Florida
Soil is more than just dirt. It’s a complex ecosystem filled with living things, organic matter, minerals, and even liquids and gases. But soil in Florida is at risk from a number of climate change-related threats and human-caused issues.
Tell Me About: Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease in Florida
First reported in 2014, stony coral tissue loss disease has infected more than 30 species of corals ranging over 96,000 acres throughout Florida’s Reef Tract.
The Florida Wildlife Corridor Act: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
The Florida Wildlife Corridor Act aims to better connect Florida’s natural lands and prevent habitat fragmentation.
Long Live the Longleaf Pine
Remaining longleaf pine ecosystems now exist solely in clustered pockets, scattered across their ancient empire, a shadow of their former selves.
Participate in Plastic-Free July! (video)
Learn more about easy habits you can change to reduce your plastic footprint!
The Rise and Fall of the Miami Blue Butterfly
Ongoing research efforts prove there’s still hope for this butterfly — still a spot for it in Florida’s myriad of changing landscapes.
VIDEO: Prescribed Fire in Florida — What is it & why is it important?
In the U.S., Florida is one of the states that performs the most prescribed burns.
University of Miami Researchers Worry About Uncertainty of Endangered Species Act
Meanwhile, Florida’s at-risk species face their challenges.
What You Can Do to Stop the Insect Apocalypse
Insects are disappearing worldwide at an alarming rate — both in number and diversity. Here’s what you can do to help.
New Actions Taken to Protect Green Sea Turtles, Oysters and Endangered Mussels
Green sea turtle habitat gains much-needed protection while scientists work two restore two important shellfish populations: oysters and freshwater mussels.