Overlooked algae toxin widespread in southern Indian River Lagoon
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute collected surface water samples from five locations along the lagoon.
A dozen animals facing extinction in Florida; state budget pauses fertilizer bans for study
Many species are listed as endangered or threatened, and some are dwindling away due to factors like habitat loss and...
FSU researchers: Hotter sand from microplastics could affect sea turtle development
For sea turtles to thrive, they need healthy beaches where their eggs can incubate successfully.
Raise awareness about climate change on #ShowYourStripes Day with iconic graphic
The 'warming stripes' graphic shows a shift from blue to red stripes as greenhouse gas emissions have warmed the planet
Central Florida working to prevent flooding; used cooking oil refined into biodiesel in Miami
Climate change will only put more stress on natural waterways and overmatched storm water systems.
When homes flood, who retreats and to where? We mapped thousands of FEMA buyouts and found distance and race play a role
We built a nationwide database of nearly 10,000 U.S. homeowners who voluntarily sold their homes and moved through FEMA’s Hazard...
Climate change threatens US beaches; Tampa unveils climate action plan
The rise in both atmospheric and ocean temperatures is rapidly altering the stretches of coastline where land and water meet.
What the recent Supreme Court ruling could mean for US wetlands
The Sackett v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ruling reinterprets the Clean Water Act, narrowing some of its protections.
Algae covers most of Lake Okeechobee; DeSantis vetoes funding for conservation easements
According to the latest report from South Florida Water Management, 85-90% of Lake Okeechobee is covered with blue-green algae blooms
Rare finds: Scientists say Florida phosphates are significant sources of rare earth elements
The elements are highly sought for everything from cell phones to EVs. Is a new era ahead for the state’s...