Climate Change Alters What’s Possible in Restoring Florida’s Everglades
Some progress has been made toward restoration, but evidence of unanticipated effects from climate change is forcing experts to reassess what is possible.
Shark Week Looms, But Don’t Panic
Sharks elicit outsized fear, even though the risk of a shark bite is small. You are 30 times more likely to be struck by lightning than be bitten by a shark.
Organisms in the deep ocean are eating microplastics
Plastic debris is typically portrayed as large garbage patches floating on the surface. But new research shows plastic debris is not just a surface problem.
Why Some Florida Coral is Rejecting a Potentially Life Saving Partnership
Scientists at FIU have introduced Florida corals to a more resilient partner algae. Can it help corals adapt to warming waters?
Florida’s Wildlife: 4 Animals Making Headlines this Month
In Florida, human-animal interactions are inevitable. Here’s what made the news this month.
Your landscaping fails are actually great for pollinators
Beyond supporting healthy ecosystems for other species, pollinators are key to bringing food to our tables, not to mention coffee, chocolate and tequila.
Here’s How Florida Fits Into the Global Biodiversity Crisis
Roughly one in eight species face extinction within decades.
Florida’s Wildlife: 4 Animals Making Headlines This Month
In Florida, human-animal interactions are inevitable. Here’s what made the news this month.
Coral Reefs Are in Trouble: Here’s How You Can Help
Read on to learn more about the benefits of coral reefs, major threats, and practical steps you can take to save our corals.
Australian Scientists Turn to Florida for Guidance on Coral Reef Restoration
Scientists from Florida and Australia are teaming up and sharing data to help save corals from extinction.