Florida Sea Grant demonstrated its commitment to solution-oriented research and exceptional extension, and its appreciation for the service of volunteer advisors with four awards at the inaugural Coastal Science Symposium on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at the University of Florida. Each award winner is pictured with Florida Sea Grant Director Karl Havens. Dr. Mahmood Shivji of…
The exciting discoveries of modern biotechnology are an extension of practices that are thousands of years old — such as using yeast in bread making, fermentation in wine and beer production, and even domestication of animals. Today, biotechnology is a term used to describe a broad range of technologies that modify living things for human…
Many shark populations throughout the world face continued, massive declines. These are driven largely by the popularity of shark fin soup, which has created a highly lucrative but unsustainable market for shark fins. Shark conservation in the U.S. and worldwide to counter these declines requires comprehensive management and trade monitoring. However, this has not been…