McGuire Wins Distinguished Extension Professional Award for Plastics Awareness Program
The award recognizes McGuire’s creative outreach strategies that teach volunteers around the state how to sample local waters for the presence of microplastics.
UF-led Team Wins $1.1 million NOAA Grant to Enhance Fishery Models, Sustainability
Research extends Sea Grant’s efforts to adapt new fisheries models to grouper populations off Florida’s Gulf coast.
Lending Expertise to Artificial Reefs, Florida Sea Grant Boosts the Economy and Environment
Artificial reefs lead by Sea Grant are designed based on the needs of individual communities.
VIDEO: Sea Grant Agents Bring Together Fishing Guides and Scientists for Pioneering Snook Project
A new video shows how fishing guides and Florida Sea Grant agents are collaborating on a novel snook research study.
Meet the 2017 Guy Harvey Scholars
Six graduate students at universities in Florida have received Guy Harvey scholarship awards, recognizing their outstanding achievement in marine science research.
Florida Sea Grant Agents Bring Sound Science to Residents Along Indian River Lagoon
In response to thick algae blooms that carpeted the Indian River Lagoon last summer, Florida Sea Grant agents are relaying the information needs and problems of residents in their community to scientists and decision-makers.
Sea Grant Agent Trains Citizen Scientists to Help Track Horseshoe Crabs in the Big Bend
Sea Grant agent Savanna Barry helps train volunteers to survey horseshoe crabs in Florida’s Big Bend, giving scientists more insight into population size and health.
Upcoming Science Café: 8 Ways to Save the Ocean by Reducing Microplastic Pollution
Every time you do laundry or brush your teeth, you just may be adding tiny bits of plastic into our waters. Join us for a free science café to learn what you can do to reduce microplastic pollution.
Now Available: New Magazine Showcases Florida Sea Grant's Recent Impacts and Accomplishments
We invite you to meet the specialists and agents of Florida Sea Grant, and learn how their programs help the sustainability of coastal communities around the state.
A Special Message From the Director of Florida Sea Grant
There is a potentially dire situation for the Florida Sea Grant program unfolding in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, March 28, the President sent Congress a request for drastic cuts to many government programs related to everything from the environment to health and human services and education – in order to immediately free-up funds to increase defense spending.