Surrounded by plaques of achievement from a twenty-six-year career, Dr. Shirley Baker leans back as she reminisces of her upbringing that lead her to her career as a marine scientist. Now an Associate Professor and Marine Sciences Faculty Advisor at …
Nature Knowledge Webinar: Seagrass and Scallops Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 3-4pm (ET), Dr. Savanna Barry Did you know that bay scallops depend on seagrass to grow? Did you know that seagrass is one of the most threatened habitats on …
Researchers from the University of Florida are looking into what nutrients fuel Karenia Brevis, which causes red tide. Amanda Muni-Morgan is studying to get her PHD. In the process, she is conducting research looking into at what nutrients could be …
The landowner smoke management guidebook was created through a collaboration between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), North Carolina State University, Southern Fire Exchange, Southern Regional Extension Forestry (SREF), and the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. The goal of …
Dr. Raelene Crandall is an assistant professor in Fire Science. Crandall studies how differences in the life histories of native and exotic plants influence their response to fires and how fires influence plant competition. She was featured on the CBS Show …
Each year, the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research highlights publications that are excellent examples of how UF/IFAS researchers at our Gainesville campus and our Research and Education Centers (RECs) are making a difference and impacting our world. Read on to …
Each year, the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research highlights publications that are excellent examples of how UF/IFAS researchers at our Gainesville campus and our Research and Education Centers (RECs) are making a difference and impacting our world. Read on to …
Dr. Shirley Baker, Associate Professor of Molluscan Biology & Aquaculture, was appointed the new Associate Program Leader for Natural Resources, effective June 1, 2021. Dr. Baker will assist Dr. Saqib Mukhtar, Associate Dean and Extension Program Leader for Ag and …
Swim over to the Florida Museum to see fish as you’ve never seen them before! Colorful, high-resolution images showcase the artistic wonders of modern preservation science while real specimens from the museum’s collections showcase their true size. Learn how techniques …
RUSKIN, Fla. — In the battle of mosquitofish against guppies, University of Florida scientists found that the native mosquitofish won, and that’s good for our ecosystems. Invasive species are one of the greatest threats to biodiversity as they damage Florida’s …