A small fish with a big job: The American flagfish and Florida’s troubled waters
Flagfish feed on algae, aquatic plants and mosquito larvae, keeping the water they inhabit in balance.
Tag: invasive species
Creating jewelry from invasive mussels connects Floridians with the environment
Jennifer Comeau produces jewelry from Asian green mussels removed from the Florida coast.
Warming climate and restoration efforts accelerate movement of invasive fish in Florida
Tropical fish such as the Mayan cichlid are expanding into new waterways, disrupting their ecosystems.
Shipping through a melting Arctic
New shipment opportunities promise economic gains but threaten one of the planet’s most fragile ecosystems.
Natural World Heritage sites under growing threat, but bright spots remain
UNESCO World Heritage sites include the Okavango Delta in Botswana and Everglades National Park in Florida.
Humans are killing helpful insects in hundreds of ways − simple steps can reduce the harm
Intensive agriculture, climate change and pollution are among the causes of insect decline.
Science by the millions: How everyday people are revolutionizing biodiversity research with tech
An international study led by UF/IFAS researchers shows how iNaturalist is doing far more than connecting users with nature.
Climate change could be helping livestock-killing pest spread north
The screwworm fly is spreading as the USDA skirts the role of climate change in escalating the threat.
As US doubles down on fossil fuels, communities will have to adapt to the consequences − yet climate adaptation funding is on the chopping block
The White House is proposing to eliminate funding for climate adaptation science in the next federal budget.
UF/IFAS study: Non-native trees quietly invading our U.S. forests, causing decline in native trees
While the overall greenery in forests looks healthy, researchers are concerned about what’s going on beneath the canopy.