Larkin named to Red Tide Task Force
Florida Sea Grant interim director, Dr. Sherry Larkin, was recently appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to Florida’s newly reorganized Red Tide Task Force.
Understanding Financial Assistance Programs for Shellfish Growers: USDA Farm Service Agency SBA Small Business Development Center
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is responsible for the delivery of federal farm programs to help producers manage risks and recover from disasters. The Noninsured Disaster Assistance Program, or NAP, provides financial assistance to growers of non-insurable crops to protect them against natural disasters that result in crop losses. Learn…
Hurricane Preparation and Recovery for Oyster Growers
Meeting Agenda The agenda features a presentation by Bill Walton and Rusty Grice with the Auburn University Shellfish Lab on oyster gear management and storm plans: lessons learned by Alabama oyster growers. Charlie Culpepper with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will review best management practices for shellfish gear. Break-out sessions will allow…
Florida Sea Grant announces death of Director Karl Havens
Havens was a leading international expert on aquatic research, management, education and outreach.
2019 Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Professional Development Program
Applications are now Open! Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 gulf and Caribbean fisheries professional development program, which is open to Caribbean based fisheries management professionals. Applications are due by: April 22nd, 2019 For more information, visit here.
Sea Grant opens aquaculture research funding opportunities of up to $13.5 million
National Sea Grant Office announces three aquaculture opportunities. Three funding opportunities for up to $13.5 million in aquaculture research have been announced by the National Sea Grant College Program of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The opportunities address distinct aspects of domestic aquaculture and bear different deadlines for letters of intent. The national office will give…
Maurizio Martinelli Named Coral Disease Response Coordinator
In his new role, Martinelli will be steering the state’s collective response to stony coral tissue loss disease, which has plagued Florida’s 360-mile-long reef tract since 2014.
Sekita Grant Named First Florida Sea Grant Conservation Clinic Legal Fellow
During her fellowship, Grant will help the Conservation Clinic develop programming in the area of social vulnerability to climate change.
Florida Sea Grant Seeking Letters of Intent for Applied Coastal and Ocean Research Projects
Florida Sea Grant is now seeking letters of intent for two-year coastal and ocean applied research grants that reflect priorities identified in the current Florida Sea Grant Strategic Plan.
Salty Urbanism
Florida Sea Grant researcher rethinks how cities can adapt to rising seas.