Dying coral reefs threaten Florida’s future
Florida’s reef system attracts tourists, serves as a spawning ground for fish and absorbs offshore wave energy.
Tag: water pollution
‘Forever chemicals’ represent new environmental threat for Florida’s fragile Everglades
PFAS on the reservation of the Miccosukee Tribe suggests more restoration may be necessary.
Oceanographer provides rare scientific look at effects of storms on Biscayne Bay
Florida International University's Wei Huang is studying how storms have reshaped the bay’s circulation patterns.
Making septic systems cleaner for the environment
By Robert C. Jones Jr., University of Miami News The small toolshed in the backyard of one Palmetto Bay home doesn’t ...
One of the biggest microplastic pollution sources isn’t straws or grocery bags – it’s your tires
Most tires are made of synthetic rubber that sheds particles of microplastics over time.
USF scientists build on Deepwater Horizon research with new project targeting pollutants in Tampa Bay and beyond
The Tampa Bay Surveillance project aims to make clear the complicated state of contamination in Florida’s largest estuary.
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.
Supercharged hurricanes mean more ‘ghost boats’ haunting waterways
Abandoned vessels can linger in waterways for years, polluting ecosystems and complicating navigation.
FAU lands EPA grant to monitor water quality in Lake Okeechobee
The project will focus on understanding how common contaminants change after being released into freshwater environments.
Why is the state of Florida fighting its mandate to protect manatees?
State officials believe they don’t have to follow the federal Endangered Species Act when it comes to protecting manatees.