Green macroalga has replaced seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon
Seagrasses are keystone species within estuaries and provide many important ecosystem services.
Report finds coral reefs face climate tipping point; Florida DEP proposes punishing resort for mangrove destruction
According to the report, coral reefs provide $9.9 trillion of economic value each year.
Florida’s coasts face opposite rainfall extremes; lawmakers discuss diversifying energy used in state
Florida's southeast coast has received sometimes-record rainfall while much of the Gulf of Mexico coast faces a drought.
Where is noise pollution the worst? Redlined neighborhoods
Nearly all of them are subject to noise levels linked to hearing loss, a study shows.
‘Invisible fence’ keeps cattle on ranch, helps protect environment
Uses of the fence could include managing land for water preservation, carbon sequestration and cattle production.
Florida Senate backs EV fee; Florida Power & Light building fifth solar center in Brevard County
The Senate Transportation Committee backed legislation (SB 28) to require electric-vehicle owners to pay $200 registration fees.
DeSantis recommends more than $200M for coastal resiliency, restoration; Florida House speaker teases new energy policy
The governor's budget also recommends $50 million for beach renourishment following damage from hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Climate art speaks to Miami’s resilience
The 15th Annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit spotlighted artists that know the dangers of climate change.
Florida manatees not being fed lettuce this winter; Northeast Florida counties unite in climate fight
Biologists experimented with feeding lettuce to Indian River Lagoon manatees as their natural food source, seagrass, declined.
More states are banning plastic bags. Florida is not among them
Plastic pollution has been linked to a variety of negative issues, including infertility and cancer in humans.