Conservation in contention: Guana River lands on the line
A 600-acre land swap proposal revives old battles between preservation and profit in northeast Florida.
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is harsh. Climate change is making it even harsher
Hundreds of people face intense heat and relentless mosquitoes at the Florida Everglades facility.
Back on track: Scientists restart work on next-gen rainfall project to defend against worsening flooding
Atlas-15 is a next-gen tool for understanding rainfall and flooding risks, now and in the future.
High ocean temperatures may slow deadly coral disease, new study finds
Experiments offer insights into Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease, which affects coral species in Florida and the Caribbean.
Kerr County’s tragic flood wasn’t an outlier — it was a preview
In Florida, about 17% of properties are located in a FEMA flood zone and 19% are at risk of a...
Sediments exposed by glacier melt begin emitting greenhouse gases over time
As atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases rise, the Earth warms, thereby accelerating the melting of glaciers
Nine-armed sea stars dying in Atlantic waters: UF/IFAS scientists document first case of disease in Florida
The discovery of Sea Star Wasting Disease represents a major expansion of the disease into the Atlantic Ocean.
Study tracking large marine animals reveals current conservation strategies are not enough
Current efforts are insufficient to cover all critical areas for threatened species of sharks, turtles and other marine animals.
Innovative tool tracks early signs of hurricane formation
An AI model created by a University of Miami doctoral student has proven effective in identifying tropical easterly waves.
Forecasting improves for toxic red tide, but Southwest Florida still fears economic pain
Florida’s Gulf Coast reels from economic fallout after tough red tide season.