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
“When king tides coincide with coastal storms, the impacts can be devastating.” — Florida Sea Grant What are King Tides? King … Continue
Background Microbes are microscopic organisms found in a variety of environments. Bacteria, viruses, and certain fungi all qualify, and they can … Continue
What’s Going On? Rhizomes are specialized plant structures that grow horizontally at or just below ground level. When observing a rhizomatous plant, the shoots that are visible aboveground … Continue
Florida’s Environment: Bills to Keep Tabs on in the 2026 State Legislative Session
The Florida State Legislative Session is an action-packed 60 days. This year’s session began on January 13 and will end … Continue
In 2024, more than half of Florida’s municipal solid waste went to landfills, totaling over 27 million tons. As Florida’s … Continue
Background The Floridan aquifer is a network of underground porous rock that contains the primary source of drinking water for … Continue
Background Every year, innovative technologies are created to combat pressing environmental and public health problems, from fire-fighting foam to pesticides … Continue
Background Outdoor landscapes and lawns make up about 70% of a home’s total water use. In many urban and suburban … Continue
Dozens of Eastern indigo snakes have been released in Florida as part of the Nature Conservancy’s program to reintroduce the … Continue