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
Tell Me About: Florida Black Bears
What’s Going on? Before settlement by early Europeans, Florida black bears roamed our entire state. Today, they occupy only 49% … Continue
Tell Me About: Reclaimed Water
Reclaimed water can help take the strain off potable water sources by providing treated water that can be used for irrigation, industry, and other non-potable water uses.
Tell Me About: Finding Fossils
What’s going on? Did you know that Florida has fossils? The state’s unique geological history set the stage for the … Continue
Tell Me About: Vibrio Bacteria
What’s going on? Vibrio are bacteria that live in coastal waters with a preference for warm, brackish areas where ocean … Continue
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.
Tell Me About: The Importance of Seagrass Meadows to Sea Turtles
Seagrasses are important to the green sea turtle and to marine habitats worldwide.