Welcome to the Florida Museum blog, a source for news from around the Museum, as well as content curated from other Museum blogs.
We celebrate the extant and extinct species of Florida and the world. We also look at the behind-the-scenes challenges and excitement of life in a museum and research institution.
We think science is pretty cool. And we want to inspire everyone else to get as excited about it as we are.
Saving what we know: The ambitious work to document marine biodiversity
Five miles off the coast of Timor-Leste in Southeast Asia, a Florida Museum marine biologist was part of a specialized…
Ten years of brewing conservation with butterfly beers
Ten years ago, scientists at the Florida Museum of Natural History wondered if they could persuade the community to raise…
Illuminating Research: Photography brings scientific work into the light
We’re so proud to hear that Museum photographer Kristen Grace was once again recognized by the UPAA (University Photographers Association…
Barcode milestone: A special saw palmetto specimen
“What is a herbarium?” Marc Frank’s voice echoes above the murmurs and shuffling of a dozen students heading down a…
The Florida Cottonmouth: More Bark Than Bite?
Florida has some pretty wild wildlife, especially when it comes to snakes. Of the 55 species of snakes established in…
Florida Museum of Natural History among winners of Gainesville Beautification Award
At a recent ceremony, the Gainesville City Beautification Board recognized ten local businesses and organizations with the 2025 Gainesville...