What is it? You’ve probably heard of the term “red tide” or seen images of eerie green lakes or massive … Continue
What is it? World Turtle Day, celebrated on May 23 each year, is a global observance aimed at increasing awareness … Continue
What is it? Florida is home to an incredibly diverse array of ecosystems, ranging from coastal dunes and coral reefs … Continue
What is it? The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is one of North America’s most recognizable and iconic butterflies, known for … Continue
What is going on? If you’ve seen the red flash of a Northern Cardinal in your backyard, or watched a … Continue
What is it? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Sea Grant College Program started in the early 1960s, to … Continue
What is noise pollution? Noise pollution is any “unwanted or disturbing” sound, which can lead to adverse effects for both … Continue
Did you know that people lived and fished on Florida’s Gulf Coast long before the first pyramids in Egypt were … Continue
What is happening? Chinese tallow, or the appropriately nicknamed “popcorn tree,” was introduced to the U.S. from China as an … Continue
What is the Floridan aquifer? The Floridan aquifer is an underground system of caves and porous rock that stretches across … Continue