Expedition Florida 500 Launches in Pensacola
It is human nature to explore. We are a curious species, yearning from birth to stimulate our senses of sight, smell, touch...from an infant's grab at a colorful toy to an astronaut setting foot on the moon, we thrive on new adventures and understanding. A legend of...
“Sea”sons Greetings!
Many marine species have festive holiday names. Jingle Shells, Pinecone Fish, Red Drum, Marine Snow, and Christmas Tree Worms are just a few. Pinecone Fish get their name as result of their armored plates called scutes. The scutes have ridges which cause the fish to...
Diamonds in the Marsh
It is hard to say one turtle is more beautiful than another but this is one beautiful turtle! The diamondback terrapin is the only brackish water turtle in the United States. These turtles can be easily distinguished from other species by their light colored skin...
Date Changed for Northwest Florida Artificial Reef Workshop in Niceville: February 19-20
Please save the date for the 2013 Northwest Florida Regional Artificial Reef Workshop sponsored by Florida Sea Grant and FWC, to be held at the Niceville Community Center in Niceville, FL on Wednesday-Thursday, February 19-20, 2013. (Change due to Gulf Council Meeting...
The Invasion of the Lionfish
The Invasion of the Lionfish (Photo: Florida Sea Grant) It is a song that has been played in our state time and again. An exotic pet or plant is brought across our borders and either intentionally or accidentally released into the environment. Tropical...
Waukeenah Plantation to Host Stewardship Tour Dec 6 – Registration Open
Forest management? Wild Life Habitat? History? No matter what your interest, the December 6 Forest Stewardship Tour at Waukeenah Plantation in southern Jefferson County will give you an onsite vision of developing a forest on your property. Waukeenah Plantation was...
Historic and Modern Use of Artificial Reefs in Northwest Florida
History of Artificial Reefs and Materials Ancient mariners observed large numbers of fish inhabiting areas near sunken vessels. Our first sailors quickly realized objects placed in the sea are almost immediately colonized by marine life. Based on these early...
Teaching Tired Old Turkey to Swim!
Holiday dinners usually feature ham and turkey. You may start having left-over sandwich nightmares after eating turkey for the next six weeks! Many Florida families choose fresh seafood as a delicious and healthy addition to their traditional holiday meals. ...
Apalachicola Oysters: Importance and Decline
Worldwide, oysters and their habitats have declined in population. National concern over the reduced oyster populations and potential failure of the Oyster fishery in Apalachicola Bay have been recently featured in the news. In September, Jack Payne, University of...
Save the Date: Artificial Reef Workshop Feb. 19 & 20th (Date Change!)
Please save the date for the 2013 Northwest Florida Regional Artificial Reef Workshop sponsored by Florida Sea Grant and FWC, to be held at the Niceville Community Center in Niceville, FL on Wednesday-Thursday, February 19-20, 2013. (Change due to Gulf Council Meeting...