Do you have a Cuban tree frog invasion in your yard? You can help UF/IFAS study these frogs...
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By Susan Gildersleeve
UF/IFAS | 1/23/23 |
Eight hundred Florida manatees died in 2022, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/11/23 |
Cold temperatures expected this weekend in South Florida mean some areas are issuing falling iguana alerts.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/22/22 |
America’s iconic River of Grass is celebrating a major anniversary. Seventy-five years ago...
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News from South Florida Water Management District
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12/7/22
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Saving a rare and beautiful orchid could help save other endangered species in Florida.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/16/22 |
The FWC is closely monitoring Southwest Florida, since Karenia brevis, also known as red tide, was detected in multiple samples in Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, and Lee …
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News from FWC
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10/26/22
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From fecal bacteria to blue-green algae to red tides, Southwest Florida’s water quality has declined as its population has increased …
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By Gisele Galoustian
FAU | 9/19/22 |
The most common type of septic system includes the tank and a drain field – sometimes called a leach field.
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 9/14/22 |
GAINESVILLE — A new University of Florida study has found that local residential fertilizer ordinances help improve water quality in nearby lakes …
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 9/7/22 |
In this newly created role, Thomas will establish the framework for ISRI, which will bring...
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 8/31/22 |
“Its easy for us to sometimes get trapped, thinking that water quality degradation is the challenge that we are facing..."
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Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/18/22 |
Coral reef ecosystems are severely threatened by pollution, disease, overharvesting and other factors.
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 8/16/22 |
Many wildlife scientists worldwide need to know why certain species live longer than others.
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 7/1/22 |
Although beachside fireworks shows are entertaining to people, the bursts of color and noise wreak havoc...
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Special to Immokalee Independent
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6/24/22
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CrocFest, in its 12th year, is held each summer and winter. Activities are family-friendly and geared toward raising awareness...
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 6/9/22 |
You’re most likely to notice termites during their swarming activity, but colonies infesting trees,,,
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS
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5/18/22
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For a creature that – legs and all – might be no larger than a pencil eraser, spiders continue to surprise researchers...
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By Kirsten Romaguera
UF/IFAS | 5/16/22 |
Spotted! Beach-nesting and other coastal birds have begun laying eggs along Florida’s coasts ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/28/22
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Florida’s stone crab industry contributes $30 million to the state’s economy each year ...
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By Tory Moore
UF/IFAS | 3/5/22 |
Fish make sound in many ways. Some, like the toadfish, have evolved organs or other structures in their bodies that produce sounds ...
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By Samantha Murray
UF/IFAS | 3/4/22 |