Tell Me About: Cold Fronts
Why is it SO cold in Florida right now?? Usually, Florida maintains a humid, subtropical climate year-round. However, with the … Continue
Tell Me About: Windows – A Bird’s Nightmare
Have you ever had a shimmer of light reflecting off a bright surface and momentarily distracting your eyes? This is … Continue
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: Beach Nourishment in Florida
Beach nourishment is a hot topic in Florida… but what exactly does it mean for our sandy beaches?
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: 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.