Category Archives: Research

Take survey to identify Gulf research needs

Posted on December 2, 2013 by John

  You can provide input to numerous groups around the Gulf of Mexico that are developing regional science and restoration plans or funding Gulf research through a single survey. <<<Click Here to Take the Survey This survey is part of … Continue reading →

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Can Culturing Oysters Be Part of the Fishery Recovery?

Posted on July 25, 2013 by John

What: A Conversation About Oyster Aquaculture When: Monday, July 29, 2013, 2 to 5 p.m. Where: Community Center, Apalachicola (Ten Foot Hole) Seeking insights into the pros and cons of growing oysters, Apalachicola’s commercial oyster industry has asked members of the … Continue reading →

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National Invasive Species Awareness Week March 3rd – March 8th

Posted on March 1, 2013 by John

Invasive Species Awareness: How is Your Invader Knowledge? Invasive species are non-native or exotic species that do not naturally occur in an area and cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.  These invasive species have become the … Continue reading →

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Diamonds in the Marsh

Posted on December 5, 2012 by John

It is hard to say one turtle is more beautiful than another but this is one beautiful turtle!  The diamondback terrapin is the only brackish water turtle in the United  States. These turtles can be easily distinguished from other species by … Continue reading →

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Date Changed for Northwest Florida Artificial Reef Workshop in Niceville: February 19-20

Posted on November 29, 2012 by John

Please save the date for the 2013 Northwest Florida Regional Artificial Reef Workshop sponsored by Florida Sea Grant and FWC, to be held at the Niceville Community Center in Niceville, FL on Wednesday-Thursday, February 19-20, 2013. (Change due to Gulf … Continue reading →

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Historic and Modern Use of Artificial Reefs in Northwest Florida

Posted on November 21, 2012 by John

History of Artificial Reefs and Materials Ancient mariners observed large numbers of fish inhabiting areas near sunken vessels. Our first sailors quickly realized objects placed in the sea are almost immediately colonized by marine life.   Based on these early … Continue reading →

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Apalachicola Oysters: Importance and Decline

Posted on November 7, 2012 by John

Worldwide, oysters and their habitats have declined in population. National concern over the reduced oyster populations and potential failure of the Oyster fishery in Apalachicola Bay have been recently featured in the news. In September, Jack Payne, University of Florida IFAS … Continue reading →

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