Panhandle Sea Grant Agents Receive Grant to Protect Sea Turtles
Three Florida Sea Grant agents in the Florida Panhandle have received a half-million dollar grant to mitigate the impacts of artificial lighting on sea turtles.
Feb. 18-19 Cortez Fishing Festival Celebrates Community’s Commercial Fishing Heritage
If you love seafood and want to savor a taste of Florida’s history, then don’t miss the annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival in the fishing village of Cortez.
Florida Sea Grant Co-Sponsors New Water Quality Seminar Series in Charlotte County
The series of four seminars is open to the public and covers topics such as pollutants, harmful algal blooms and restoration in both saltwater and freshwater Florida environments.
Ana Zangroniz Named Sea Grant Agent for Miami-Dade County
In her new role, the former coordinator for the state’s coral reef conservation will be developing programs related to community resiliency, water access and responsible use of natural resources.
Sea Grant Announces Biennial Research Funding Opportunity
The statewide competition is open to any principal investigator at any of the universities in Florida who has documented expertise in the specific area of proposed research.
Apalachicola Oyster Dealer Remembered for Contributions to Sea Grant, UF and Industry
Grady Leavins was a strong advocate of the use of research, education and outreach to find scientific solutions to problem facing the state’s oyster industry.
Ubeda named Sea Grant Agent for Sarasota County
In his new role, Ubeda, who is originally from Nicaragua, will be developing educational programs to address issues related to recreational and commercial fisheries, marine resource conservation and artificial reefs.
Carnahan Wins Don Sweat Sea Grant Extension Award
In her more than five years with Florida Sea Grant, Carnahan has concentrated on establishing programs that help protect one of the state’s most developed urban areas from coastal hazards, such as rising seas.
NE FL workshop "Sea-Level Rise and Flooding: Planning & Law for Local Governments"
The first workshop, “Sea-Level Rise and Flooding: Planning and Law for Local Governments” will take place Friday, September 23, 2016 at the offices of the Northeast Florida Regional Council in Jacksonville.
Applications Open for Florida Coastal Office/Florida Sea Grant Fellowship
This fellowship is designed to provide a post-graduate who majored in environmental science or policy with the opportunity of hands-on experience in state government.