Meet the 2017 Florida Outdoor Writers Scholars
Three graduate students in Florida have been awarded $1,000 each as the 2017 recipients of the Florida Outdoors Writers Association scholarship for outdoor communicators.
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Seafood HACCP Training Set for Aug. 29-31
The 2.5-day training helps seafood importers, processors and distributors comply with implementation of a HACCP program in commercial and regulatory settings.
DetailsUpdate: The Budget and Sea Grant
In both chambers of Congress, the new proposed budgets equal or exceed Sea Grant’s 2017 budget. While the federal budget has many steps before it is finalized, this is great news, especially after the final version of the President’s FY18 budget eliminated Sea Grant.
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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.
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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.
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Sea-level Rise, Flooding & Law Workshop
The workshop “Sea-Level Rise and Flooding: Planning & Law for Local Governments” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in West Palm Beach on September 21, 2017.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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