New law includes sea-level rise in coastal planning
A new Florida law focused on flooding also requires that redevelopment planning in coastal management elements includes the impacts of sea-level rise.
Maia McGuire Wins Conservation Educator of the Year Award from Florida Wildlife Federation
Maia McGuire, Florida Sea Grant agent for UF/IFAS Extension in Flagler and St. Johns counties, learned first-hand the challenges of teaching marine science in the classroom.
Meet the 2015 Guy Harvey Scholars
Eight graduate students at universities in Florida have received Guy Harvey Scholarship Awards, recognizing their outstanding achievement in marine science research. The following winners received $5,000 scholarships: Erica Ross, University of Florida Brendan Talwar, Florida State University Luke McEachron, University of Florida Sara Thomas, Florida Atlantic University Mary Kate Swenarton, University of North Florida Ross Boucek, Florida International University Marcy Cockrell, University of…
Volunteer Boat Captains and Snorkelers Needed for the Sixth Annual Pine Island Sound Scallop Search
Up to 40 boats and 150 snorkelers are needed to help monitor and document the health and status of the bay scallop population.