Remembering Dennis Hanisak, titan of Indian River Lagoon seagrass science
Hanisak, director of education and the marine ecosystems health program at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, died May 7.
Tag: harmful algae blooms
DeSantis should build on environmental record by confronting realities of climate change
As Floridians grapple with the impacts of climate change, we deserve leadership that is unafraid to take decisive action.
A wish for Florida waters: a grassroots campaign to prevent their pollution
An amendment to Florida's constitution would hold state agencies accountable for actions that allow harm to our waters,
Right to clean water 2026: breaking a downward spiral
Supporters are trying to put a 'Right to Clean and Healthy Waters' amendment to the Florida Constitution on the 2026 ...
UCF Rosen College study reveals economic impact of Florida’s red tide on tourism
The studied estimated the loss to tourism-related businesses due to the 2018 Florida red tide bloom at about $2.7 billion
Septic tanks among water-quality concerns in Florida — but fix is costly, FAU panelists say
Panelists discussed water-quality issues as part of Florida Atlantic University’s public lecture series, Frontiers in Science
Lawmakers consider Everglades buffer zone; another major algae bloom would cost Southwest Florida billions, study finds
Proposals for construction beyond Miami-Dade County’s Urban Development Boundary are motivating a push for new protections.
Miami residents believe Biscayne Bay is ‘healthy,’ despite big declines in water quality and biodiversity, new study finds
Overall, the research found that support for local policy actions to protect and restore the bay was extremely high.
Nearly $10M awarded to combat harmful algal blooms in Florida; Legislature considers wide array of environmental bills
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced funding for 10 projects using innovative technologies to mitigate harmful algal blooms.
UF report finds evidence lacking on effectiveness of fertilizer bans; scientists seek to breed ‘supercoral’ resistant to climate stress
A state-commissioned report by UF/IFAS suggests a potentially years-long study is needed to evaluate fertilizer bans.