Flash Drought Threatens to Dry Up Florida Farms
Flash droughts that affected 16 states between September and October also hit farmers in the Florida panhandle.
Unwelcome Guests: Wildlife Officials Try New Ways to Control Invasive Species
With the Burmese python being well-established in Florida, researchers are hoping their new innovative camera can help control the population.
Saltwater Intrusion Can Exacerbate Impacts of Sea Level Rise, FIU Researchers Say
As sea level rise and saltwater intrusion lead to an increase in salinity, plant roots can die off, causing the land to sink at an accelerated pace.
Fish May Help Control Reef Bacteria Growth, FSU Study Says
Bacteria play an important role in reef ecosystems. Too much, however, can lead to coral suffocation.
Turtles Take a Hit From Dorian
Hurricane season impacted the green sea turtle population as the effects of Dorian were felt along Florida’s Atlantic coast.
Cities Address Costs Of A Changing Climate
As cities feel the cost of flooding, they are taking measures to address stormwater issues and how to pay for them.
Florida Ag Industry Turns to Carbon Farming as Oyster Researchers Look to Restore Fishery
But in Greenland, a warming climate has begun to make its natural resources more accessible to foreign investors.
With Florida Iconic Species Under Threat, Officials Look to Reduce Protections
The good news is — scientists have spawned Atlantic coral in a lab for the first time.
The Gulf Dead Zone: Smaller Measurement Doesn’t Hide Big Problem
The Gulf dead zone did not reach its record-setting prediction this year, but scientists say the measurement may not paint the full picture of the 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?