Is seaweed aquaculture the next big crop for Florida?
A new effort by UF/IFAS and Florida Sea Grant could pave the way for a thriving seaweed farming industry.
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Florida shellfish industry, communities push governor to ban Apalachicola drilling
House Bill 1143 would block drilling within 10 miles of the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Coastal economies rely on NOAA, from Maine to Florida to Alaska – even if they don’t realize it
NOAA leads most of the government’s work on ocean and coastal health, as well as research into climate risks.
Oysters, freshwater and Florida’s future
The story of Florida’s oysters is a microcosm of the challenges facing coastal ecosystems worldwide.
After three hurricanes in 13 months, Cedar Key residents considering island’s future — and their own
Storms left the small Florida community facing an enormous reconstruction effort.
Farmers, aquaculturists unite to protect Florida’s land, water
The partnership brings together experts to tackle challenges like nutrient runoff and the effects of climate change.
The OCTOPUS Act: a push to protect octopuses from the dangers of commercial farming
A Miami professor co-authored a letter in support of legislation to protect octopuses from being commercially farmed.
Video: What is the blue economy?
This bite-sized video explores the blue economy, also called the ocean economy, and its economic impact in Florida.
FAU Harbor Branch launches ‘eConch’ to grow, conserve the queen conch
Intensive fishing and habitat degradation from urbanization and climate change have caused conch populations to dwindle.
Science, not stridence, solves our water problems
Runoff that is often polluted by sewage has impacted many Florida water bodies, causing algae blooms.