World Sea Turtle Day: Celebrating paths to conservation success
Conservation efforts can benefit species such as sea turtles as well as local communities and the planet.
Tag: Florida beaches
Florida sargassum could become food, researchers say
FIU, FSU and FAU scientists study seaweed's potential as a source of food-grade ingredients.
A deadly bacteria is creeping up the Atlantic Coast. How worried should you be?
As warming ocean waters prime raw shellfish and beaches for Vibrio, scientists are trying to stay ahead.
Triple threat as sharks, beach nourishment and murky waters collide
A Florida Atlantic University study shows how coastal engineering intersects with marine ecosystems.
South Florida company celebrates 50-million-pound milestone at beach cleanup
Boca Raton-based 4ocean funds cleanups through the sale of products such as bracelets made from ocean waste.
President Trump: Keep Florida great and say no to new offshore drilling
Okaloosa County depends on healthy waters, strong military bases and an unspoiled environment.
Saragassum poses problem for Florida’s beaches, but also potential for products and research
FAU Research Professor Brian Lapointe spoke about sargassum's negative impacts and positive uses at a recent lecture.
Florida Atlantic scientist says hotter beach temperatures produce fewer male sea turtles
Rising global temperatures have serious repercussions for the survival of endangered turtle species.
Expanded drilling in the Gulf threatens endangered whales and other marine life
With fewer than 100 Rice's whales remaining in the Gulf, offshore oil drilling could mark the end for the species.
Beyond vacations: How visitor spending safeguards our coastline
A tax on hotels and vacation rentals in Palm Beach County funds projects to restore and protect beaches.