Massive Study Shows Climate Change Rapidly Warming World’s Lakes
More than 60 scientists, including Florida Sea Grant director Karl Havens, have contributed to the largest study yet of changing lake temperatures around the world.
Barry Named Sea Grant Agent for the Nature Coast
In her position, Savanna Barry will implement programs for Florida Sea Grant that promote the sustainable use of natural resources along the state’s Nature Coast.
Florida Sea Grant Executive Secretary Retires After 32 Years of Service
Jackie Whitehouse, Florida Sea Grant’s executive secretary, has retired after more then three decades of outstanding service to the program and to the University of Florida.
Annual Cortez Fishing Festival Celebrates Community’s Commercial Fishing Heritage
If you love seafood and want to savor a taste of Florida’s history, then you don’t want to miss the annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival, February 13-14 in the fishing village of Cortez.
Guy Harvey Scholarship Award Competition Opens
The $5000 award recognizes outstanding achievement of Florida university students conducting research that will help support sustainable management of marine fish.
Former Sea Grant Fellow Earns $967,000 Grant to Study Effects of Oil Spill on Gulf Fishing Fleet
Steven Saul will study how the 2010 Deepwater Hoizon has affected commercial and recreational fishing communities as well as fisheries stocks in Florida and along the Gulf coast.
Upcoming Newell Seminar: Intense Southwest Florida Hurricane Strikes over the Past 1,000 Years
The free program will take place Friday, November 6 at 3:35 p.m. in the Environmental Science building, room NES 323 at the University of South Florida. The public is invited to attend.
Abeels wins Don Sweat Sea Grant Extension Award
The award is presented annually to a Florida Sea Grant agent who takes initiative, creativity and leadership in his or her extension program.
Carlos Martinez Wins High Honor from Florida Future Farmers of America
Carlos Martinez, a Florida Sea Grant statewide agent who specializes in ornamental aquaculture and aquaculture education, was recently awarded an Honorary State Degree by the Florida Future Farmers of America Association.
Florida Sea Grant Director Named to National Academy Committee on Everglades Restoration
Karl Havens will join an ongoing panel of 13 other prominent scientists from across the U.S. to monitor progress toward Everglades restoration and assess scientific or engineering issues that may hinder the goals of the plan.