Why Gov. DeSantis should sign the balloon release ban into law
Balloons are some of the most life-threatening marine litter for crucial wildlife populations.
Tag: sea turtles
Gnaw more seagrass? Plant-eaters pose threat in climate change struggle
As ocean waters warm, many herbivores such as sea turtles and manatees are expanding their ranges.
Legislators are correct in their efforts to outright ban intentional releases of balloons
Balloons are the top cause of death from marine-related debris for seabirds, and they can be mistaken by other animals ...
Video: The impacts of climate change on sea turtles
FAU's Jeanette Wyneken has conducted pioneering research into the impacts of temperature shifts on sea turtle hatchlings.
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.
Plastics’ impact on our coastal environment may be more destructive than you think
A report found 90% of loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings found in Florida waters have swallowed plastic already in their early ...
To save wildlife, Florida lawmakers could ban the intentional release of balloons
The new proposal, HB 321, is sponsored by Tampa Bay area Republican Linda Chaney in the Florida House.
Florida wildlife feeling impact of climate change; home-hardening program lowers insurance costs for fewer than half of homeowners
Climate change is changing the habitat of species ranging from bugs to reptiles.
Florida Legislature approves $416M in Hurricane Idalia relief; study finds invasive spider spreading rapidly in eastern US
The bill aids farmers in the area where the hurricane made landfall and helps all Floridians to make their homes ...
FSU-led research shows shifting nesting timing not enough to prevent fewer sea turtle hatchlings
Warmer temperatures cause lower hatchling success and a greater percentage of female turtles.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
