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Category Archives: Research
Ready for Northwest Florida Artificial Reef Workshop Wednesday February 22
Researchers from University of West Florida recently estimated the value of Artificial Reefs to Florida’s coastal economy. Bay County artificial reefs provide 49.02 million dollars annually in personal income to local residents. Bay County ranks 8th in the state of … Continue reading
Posted in Fisheries, fishing, Florida Panhandle, Research, Sea Life
Tagged artificial reef, Florida Sea Grant, fwc, Northwest Florida Artificial Reef Workshop, sea grant, Workshop
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Oil Spill Science Seminar held in Okaloosa County
The Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill occurred about 50 miles offshore of Louisiana in April 2010. Approximately 172 million gallons of oil entered the Gulf of Mexico. Five years after the incident, locals and tourists still have questions. The Okaloosa … Continue reading
Posted in Beach Safety, Events, Fisheries, fishing, Oil Spill, Research
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Sea Grant Monitors Occurrence of Goliath Groupers in the Panhandle
For several years now Dr. Angela Collins, with Florida Sea Grant, has been conducting research on the status of the Goliath Grouper. This extremely large member of the Family Serranidae has been of concern to fishermen, divers, and resource managers … Continue reading
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) – February 22-28, 2015
Many plants and animals have been introduced to new regions for centuries, as people have discovered new lands. These transient species are known as non-natives, and can become invasive. Invasive species occur throughout the world and may blend in, be … Continue reading
Cool Season Wildlife Food Plots
It’s time to start planning your cool season wildlife food plots. Cool season food plots do a great job attracting deer and other wildlife to your property as well as providing a little nutrition. The first step is to choose … Continue reading
Living with Florida Snakes
Warming temperatures have awaken snakes that have been dormant during the winter months. As a result, they are more active during abnormal times of the day and move more than they typically do while searching for food. This also means more … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental Education, Land Management, Research, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife
Tagged coral snake, pine snake, Rattler, Rattlesnake, Snakes, Southern Hognose, timber rattler
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Beach Mice of Florida
Sea Turtles are one of the largest and most beloved animals associated with Florida coastal habitats. However, there is a tiny creature that depends on the coastal dune system that few get a chance to see, the beach mouse. As … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental Education, Habitat Conservation, Research, Wildlife
Tagged Beach Mice, coastal, dunes, wildlife
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Prevent Tick-borne Illnesses in Florida
This fall remains mild despite a couple of recent frosty mornings. With mild temperatures comes ticks. Ticks carry and transmit several diseases. Brown dog ticks are found mainly on dogs and can carry Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. American dog ticks are also … Continue reading
Posted in Hiking, Plants, Research, Timber, Wildlife
Tagged DEET, hunting, Lyme Disease, Permethrins, repellent, tick borne disease, Ticks
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Living with Coyotes
Coyotes can be a nuisance to pet and livestock owners as well as vegetable farmers. They are true scavengers and will eat just about anything – sheep, calves, poultry, deer, watermelons, snakes, foxes, cats, rabbits, grass, carrion, pet food… Although … Continue reading
Posted in Lend a Hand, Research, Wildlife
Tagged Coyote, Nuisance Wildlife, Wildlife Research, Wildlife-Urban Interface
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