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On March 13, the Florida Cabinet approved adding five properties to the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
1,285 acres in Highlands County to join Florida Wildlife Corridor
Thanks to a unanimous Cabinet vote, 21,063 more acres of the Florida Wildlife Corridor gained permanent protection .... more
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This photo is of an armadillo.
What to do with an armadillo?
It is very common to find your yard being dug up throughout the year in our area due to... more
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Deadly alligator attack reported in St. Lucie County
ST. LUCIE COUNTY – An 85-year-old woman was killed by an alligator in the Spanish Lakes area on Monday, Feb. 20, according to FWC ... more
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Florida’s Indian River Lagoon is a bull shark nursery habitat crucial to survival and recruitment of Atlantic coast bull sharks.
Harmful algal toxins found in bull sharks in the Indian River Lagoon
Stretching 251 kilometers along Florida’s East Coast, the Indian River Lagoon has experienced large-scale, frequent blooms of toxic harmful algae … more
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The Super Ghost in the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is about 50 feet off the ground in an old grown cypress tree.
Ghost orchid proposed for endangered species protection
Saving a rare and beautiful orchid could help save other endangered species in Florida. more
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More than 40,000 call for a brighter future for the Florida Keys
In a comment period that will help determine the fate of the continental U.S.’s only barrier reef ... more
UF/IFAS appoints internationally acclaimed scientist to lead new ISRI
In this newly created role, Thomas will establish the framework for ISRI, which will bring... more
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Rentention pond in a neighborhood in the Villages.
UF scientists to study stormwater pond benefits
Stormwater ponds are ubiquitous in the urban and suburban Florida landscape, with more than 70,000 such ponds in the state. more
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Water quality degradation is a symptom of larger problem, says State Science Office
“Its easy for us to sometimes get trapped, thinking that water quality degradation is the challenge that we are facing..." more
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UF expert explains how people can help prevent species from becoming invasive
Florida crawls with invasive species: Burmese pythons, water hyacinths, Brazilian peppertrees. more
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FAU marine science trailblazer receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Florida Atlantic University’s Shirley Pomponi, Ph.D., an ocean explorer, aquanaut and marine biotechnologist... more
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Scientists study spiders that targets mosquitoes
For a creature that – legs and all – might be no larger than a pencil eraser, spiders continue to surprise researchers... more
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“Baby Season” underway at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Spring has arrived and, while it is a great time for spring cleaning around the yard, it is important to keep an eye out for injured baby raptors. more
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UF/IFAS experts advises Floridians not to disturb bats during maternity season
It’s maternity season for Florida bats, which means they might be roosting in or near your home at this time. more
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Hippo in the Zambezi River [Photo by Ansie Potgieter/Upsplash]
Hippos once proposed as biological control for water hyacintchs
Not all problems are created equal. Some are just larger and more complicated than others ... more
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In 2022, manatees at risk of starving due to native seagrass dying from water pollution, were fed romaine lettuce as part of an unprecedented feeding program on the east coast of Florida’s Indian River Lagoon.
Seagrass nursery may help starving manatees
The manatee population in Florida was largely impacted last year. More than 1,000 of them died in 2021 ... more
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What to expect when midges invade your pond or lake
Humans derive many benefits from ponds, streams, lakes and rivers ... more
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Stormwater ponds do little to prevent pollution in nearby lakes and ponds
For years, scientists questioned the ability of stormwater ponds to keep nutrients out of lakes and rivers. Turns out, they were right to be suspicious... more
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Why saving water matters ...
April is Water Conservation Month. A typically dry month in Florida, April is also when consumer water-use is highest in the state. more
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IFAS studies insecticide-resistant cockroaches
Scientists studying insecticide-resistance in German cockroaches, a major pest, have made a surprising discovery: The insecticide-resistant roaches... more
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