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
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
What is it? Mangroves are unique coastal trees and shrubs that thrive in tropical and subtropical regions where land meets … Continue
What is it? Lake Okeechobee is Florida’s largest lake and the eighth largest in the United States. The name comes from the Seminole language … Continue
What is it? Native to woodlands across Florida and beyond, snags and logs provide essential habitat for a wide variety … Continue
What is it? Natural selection is a process by which organisms that are better adapted to their environments produce more … Continue
Rapid Infiltration Basin’s (RIBs) are a method of replenishing our groundwater resources. What is it? Rapid Infiltration Basins (RIBs) are … Continue
What is it? Tropical biology focuses on the study of the natural world within tropical regions. This encompasses physical and biological components, including soils, … Continue
What is it? World Snake Day is celebrated every year on July 16th. This international day is a moment to … Continue
What is going on? For most of the year, Florida’s beaches serve as nesting grounds for several species of sea … Continue