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Habitats and Biodiversity

The vibrant biodiversity of Florida’s ecosystems is a defining characteristic of the Sunshine State. Accordingly, legislators often focus on strengthening … Continue

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Natural Hazards

Though the 2025 hurricane season didn’t produce any named tropical systems that made landfall in the U.S., the Atlantic basin still generated 13 named … Continue

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Apply to TESI’s Fall 2025 Environmental Leaders Fellowship

The University of Florida (UF) Thompson Earth Systems Institute (TESI) is hosting an Environmental Leaders Fellowship where students can gain hands-on experience in research, education, and civic engagement, all while fostering a sense-of-place in our own backyard.