Saving Florida’s Clam Farms
Hard clam shellfish aquaculture, also known as clam farming, is a $20 million industry spanning ten Florida counties. This month, TESI environmental communicator Kamila Koralasbayev dives into the challenges and innovations shaping two of Florida’s clam farming communities.
Tell Me About: Artificial Reefs
What is it? Artificial Reefs are human-made features that provide structure on the sea floor, mimicking a natural reef. They … Continue
Tell Me About: The St. Johns River
The St. Johns River is Florida’s longest river, flowing through 12 counties and stretching over 310 miles. The river’s headwaters … Continue
Tell Me About: Aquaculture
What is Aquaculture? Aquaculture is a rapidly growing industry that involves raising, breeding, and harvesting aquatic organisms for various uses, … Continue
Hot Tub Heat: Understanding the High Ocean Temperatures off Florida’s Coast
Warm temperatures pose harm to the marine ecosystem, can exacerbate extreme weather events, and hinder Florida’s economy.
Tell Me About: Fertilizer Use in Florida
Fertilizers have the potential to harm the health of our Florida springs and other bodies of water, but there are ways to use them responsibly.
Tell Me About: Forever Chemicals in Florida
Otherwise known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), these highly stable manmade chemicals are widespread in our environment, homes, and even our drinking water.
Tell Me About: Offshore Drilling in Florida
Fossil fuels are being extracted off the coast of our state through a practice known as offshore drilling. This type … Continue
Tell Me About: Water Hyacinth in Florida
Don’t let this plant’s beauty fool you! Water hyacinth, or Pontederia/Eichhornia crassipes, is a Category 1 Invasive in Florida and is currently wreaking havoc on freshwater ecosystems all across the state.
A Timeline of the Piney Point Wastewater Disaster
Explore our timeline to take a look back at the long history of the site and to catch up on what’s been happening lately.