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.
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After devastating fire, USF marine scientists race to keep ocean monitoring on track
A fire at the USF Marine Science Laboratory displaced the Ocean Circulation Lab, which maintains its buoy program.
Improving Florida water quality, one clam at a time
Clam farmers deliver valuable ecosystem services by installing one of nature’s water filtration systems.
An affordable and environmentally sound solution to aging septic systems
Enhanced nutrient-reducing septic systems are designed to reduce excess nitrogen pollution.
Aging septic systems fuel Florida’s growing water quality crisis
Most septic systems were never designed to remove nitrogen, a nutrient that fuels algae growth.
Regular septic system inspections would protect Florida’s water, health
The nutrients in effluent from these systems contribute to harmful algal blooms that affect people and wildlife.
Florida’s recurring red tides come with ever-increasing costs
Even in years with smaller blooms, the health and financial impacts can be severe.
Florida’s ocean economy depends on science
More than half a million Floridians work in ocean-related sectors, contributing nearly $40 billion to the state’s GDP.
Florida can protect economy and environment at same time
By respecting both nature's power and economic realities, we can chart a course that keeps Florida thriving.
Protecting Tampa Bay means fighting red tide
Red tide can cause respiratory irritation, fish kills and make coastal waters dangerous to swim in.