UPDATE — Florida’s Environment: What Happened this Session?
Explore the links in this post to learn more about proposed legislation that pertains to Florida’s environment and natural resources.
UF, Florida Aquarium Researchers Launch Sea Urchin Breeding Program to Restore Coral Reefs
Sea urchins eat algae that if left unchecked, can smother coral reefs.
Florida Museum to Open New Amazing Pollinators Exhibit
Take on the role of eight different pollinator groups like bats, bees, beetles and butterflies in this bilingual immersive exhibit.
Unwelcome Guests: Wildlife Officials Try New Ways to Control Invasive Species
With the Burmese python being well-established in Florida, researchers are hoping their new innovative camera can help control the population.
Meet the Florida Agencies Who Help Manage Our Environment
Managing our environment in a way that is harmonious with the state’s more than 21 million people can be challenging.
Turtles Take a Hit From Dorian
Hurricane season impacted the green sea turtle population as the effects of Dorian were felt along Florida’s Atlantic coast.
FAU Researchers Say Antibiotic Resistance Increasing in Dolphins
Researchers say the increase is likely due to antibiotics entering marine environments.
Weird News: UCF Biologist Records Highest-Ever Voltage By Electric Eel
Professor William Crampton is featured in Nature Communications for his discovery of the highest-ever voltage generated by a living creature.
Florida’s Environment: The Good News for October 2019
Looking for some good news about Florida’s environment? Check out this month’s collection of environmental success stories.
Seagrass Meadows Harbor Wildlife for Centuries, Highlighting Need for Conservation
Seagrass meadows persist in the same spot for hundreds to thousands of years, but are some of the planet’s most threatened ecosystems.