Action of the Week: Watch Out For Baby Sea Turtles!
As endangered species, sea turtles are protected by law and should not be interfered with. What should beachgoers do if they see a hatchling in distress?
Tell Me About: Sea Turtle Adaptations
Sea turtles have several adaptations to help them live in the ocean and nest on land. To celebrate these beautiful creatures, let’s get to know the specific traits that help sea turtles thrive!
Tell Me About: Temperature-Dependent Sex Determination
Sea turtles lack sex chromosomes! Learn how climate change may be impacting sex ratios in wild populations and what that means for the future of sea turtles.
Action of the Week: Keep Our Beaches Clean, Dark, and Flat
One of the most serious threats to sea turtle nesting is disturbance from humans.
Tell Me About: The Importance of Seagrass Meadows to Sea Turtles
Seagrasses are important to the green sea turtle and to marine habitats worldwide.
The Mysterious Kingdom of Fungi
Although they make a big impact on our lives, fungi are often invisible to the untrained eye.
Tell Me About: The Gulf Stream
What’s going on? The Gulf Stream is a long ocean current that runs along the east coast of the United … Continue
Action of the Week: Go Cloud Gazing!
In Florida, where weather can be so unpredictable, understanding the clouds above can be a useful skill.
Action of the Week: Celebrate National Park Week
April 20th-28th is National Park Week! Did you know that Florida is home to 11 national parks? Read to learn about National Park Week and how you can celebrate.
Tell Me About: Tropicalization
Tropicalization describes a warming climate transforming temperate ecosystems by allowing tropical organisms to move with temperature changes.