Seaweed snare: Sargassum stops sea turtle hatchlings in their tracks
FAU researchers found hatchlings took significantly longer to crawl to the water when sargassum was present.
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USF experts lead on sargassum research, monitoring and prediction
When the yellow-brown seaweed washes ashore, the decaying biomass harms people, marine life and economies.
Turtle walks, a South Florida environmentalist and helping humans
Led by a trained professional, the turtle walk is a unique South Florida experience.
During nesting season, follow these tips to protect sea turtles
Being mindful about such things as artificial lights, sandcastles and beach furniture will help as nesting season starts May 1.
‘Drill, baby, drill’ ignores lessons from Deepwater Horizon disaster
Commercial fishing lost $4.9 billion and recreational fishing lost $3.5 billion due to the disaster, a study estimated.
Protecting Florida’s coastline is good for business — and our future
The Florida Coastal Protection Act would permanently ban oil exploration, development and production off Florida’s coast.
Environmental groups sue Trump administration over offshore drilling
The groups contend drilling threatens ecosystems, coastal communities and the transition to clean energy.
Marine microplastic pollution: How FAU science faculty, students are studying this problem
Microplastics are less than 5 mm in length, formed from the breakdown of larger plastics or produced for commercial use.
Floridians prefer natural shorelines over armored ones, according to UF/IFAS study
Unlike armored shorelines, living shorelines offer flood and erosion protection without disrupting waterflow and marine life.
Rain or shine? How rainfall impacts size of sea turtle hatchlings
As climate change shifts rainfall patterns, global conservation strategies for sea turtles likely need to be updated.