The Rise and Fall of the Miami Blue Butterfly
Ongoing research efforts prove there’s still hope for this butterfly — still a spot for it in Florida’s myriad of changing landscapes.
What It’s Like To Be An Organic Farmer in Florida
At the beginning of the pandemic, some customers switched from grocery stores to ordering produce from small organic farms.
UPDATE — Florida’s Environment: What Happened in the 2021 Florida Legislative Session?
Our student-led team has sifted through thousands of bills to find those that pertain to our state’s environment.
What You Can Do to Stop the Insect Apocalypse
Insects are disappearing worldwide at an alarming rate — both in number and diversity. Here’s what you can do to help.
The March of Mangroves
Today, climate change and coastal development have altered the mangrove’s traditional geographic span, extending its range farther north and more inland.
Another Version of Distance Learning: How Remote Sensing Bolsters Florida’s Environmental Research
Researchers can now use optical machinery, like high-tech cameras, to glean information about Earth from afar.
Where They Go: How Animal Tracking Can Help Save Florida’s Marine Life
Radio, GPS and satellite technology have made it possible for scientists to monitor a variety of marine species even more closely.
Keeping Our Waters Safe: Researchers Test New Water Quality Technology
Drones, satellites and unmanned cameras collect what scientists call high resolution data.
Climate Change, Environmental Politics Threaten the Florida Everglades and the Indigenous People Who Call it Home
Climate change-induced rise in temperatures and sea levels threaten the Florida Everglades and the very existence of the people who call it home.