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Bleached grooved brain coral with living polyps.
Florida’s coral reef: Coral bleaching and the 2023 marine heat wave
Corals are animals that live in a symbiotic relationship with microscopic algae... more
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Audubon petitions FWC to list the Wilson’s Plover as threatened
Audubon Florida has officially petitioned the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to list the Wilson’s Plover as a state-designated Threatened species under Florida’s … more
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Everglades landscape in Water Conservation Area 3A.
USACE to hold educational webinars & listening session sessions
The purpose of these engagements is to provide partners, stakeholders and the public with an opportunity to learn more about... more
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Tap water study detects PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ across the US
At least 45% of the nation’s tap water is estimated to have one or more types of the chemicals known... more
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USGS estimates potential spread of invasive species carried by hurricane-induced flooding
The high winds, heavy rains and storm tides caused by hurricanes and tropical storms can rapidly change... more
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This photo shows a white-tailed deer.
Find a fawn? If you care, leave it there
White-tailed deer fawning can last many months. Sometimes people assume a fawn they find by itself has been abandoned … more
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Protect beach-nesting birds from fireworks this holiday weekend
Independence Day is a cause for remembrance and celebration. more
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Plan a summer adventure on SFWMD’s lands
Summer is here! That means longer days, shorter nights and plenty of sunshine to enjoy the natural beauty of Central and South Florida. more
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FAU Harbor Branch scientists and study co-authors Malcolm McFarland, Ph.D., and Nicole Stockley, Ph.D., collect optical data from Florida's Indian River Lagoon using special equipment.
Septic-to-sewer projects face challenges
Nutrients from septic tanks feed algae blooms. … more
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SFWMD celebrates completion of Key Everglades Restoration Project
On May 30, the South Florida Water Management District and the National Park Service completed an environmental restoration project... more
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Florida Python Challenge® raises awareness of combating invasive species
Invasive Burmese pythons are one of the most destructive and harmful species in America’s Everglades. more
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EARTHDAY.ORG launches Plastics Health Research Module
The Plastics Health Research Module represents a pivotal step in understanding the comprehensive impact of plastics... more
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American alligators are found across the Southern United States.
On National Alligator Day, there’s plenty to appreciate about these toothy reptiles
American alligators are one of the largest beneficial predators that have stood the test... more
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Lt. Governor Nuñez promotes water safety ahead of Memorial Day
Drowning is preventable, and the State of Florida works to educate Floridians and visitors on safe recreation... more
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Share the beach with shorebirds this holiday weekend
With residents and visitors alike flocking to our coastlines this Memorial Day weekend... more
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2023 Florida Python Challenge® registration open
On May 24, Governor Ron DeSantis announces that registration for the 2023 Florida Python Challenge®... more
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Wildfire spread risk increases where trees, shrubs replace grasses
Across the United States over the past decade, an average of over 61,000 wildfires have burned... more
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CEPP North Phase breaks ground to help restore the Central Everglades
The CEPP North Phase is a component of the larger suite of projects within CEPP. CEPP restores water levels in the... more
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Nearly every living manatee bears scars from encounters with boat propellers, and high-speed collisions with fast-moving watercraft is a top cause of manatee deaths.
Boaters asked to be responsible and mindful of manatee safety
National Safe Boating Week, an annual campaign encouraging boaters to be responsible on the water... more
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The new license plate will feature a Carlton Ward photo of a female panther and her kitten. [Photo courtesy FWC]
New license plate to feature Carlton Ward photo
The Protect the Panther License Plate will soon have a new design featuring a stunning photograph taken by photographer Carlton Ward... more
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