Florida gambling money eyed for environmental projects; report spurs concerns over Keys development
The projects could include land acquisitions for the Florida Wildlife Corridor, envisioned as connecting 18 million acres statewide.
The projects could include land acquisitions for the Florida Wildlife Corridor, envisioned as connecting 18 million acres statewide.
A state-commissioned report by UF/IFAS suggests a potentially years-long study is needed to evaluate fertilizer bans.
We must pursue bold action on climate change to protect our oceans in the next few decades.
Researchers in Florida are testing an artificial reef planted with live corals.
According to the report, coral reefs provide $9.9 trillion of economic value each year.
Findings like this are important because they fundamentally change how we study and conserve biodiversity.
The Endangered Species Act is having a midlife crisis of sorts at 50 years old, particularly in Florida.
The restoration team commenced its month-long program on Oct. 30, reintroducing about 360 corals on the first day.
Unprecedented heat waves this past summer caused one of the largest coral bleaching events in history.
As coral bleaching events become more common, scientists are working to understand which corals survive and why.
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