The Grades K-2 and 3-5 Activities in the Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide are correlated to the Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) for Science and Social Studies, Florida Standards (FS) for Language Arts and Mathematics, and Benchmarks for Excellent …
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 …
UF’s Fishing For Success to resume programs and events this summer Family Fishing Days start up with our Back-to-School Bonanza on August 21st 2021. Our monthly free and open to the public fishing events will take place from 8 am …
REPORT WILD TURKEY SIGHTINGS TO THE FWC Combine your love of the outdoors with the satisfaction of being a citizen scientist by reporting all wild turkeys you see in Florida from now through August 31. The Florida Fish and Wildlife …
Does the thought of a frog fascinate you or freak you out? What if you imagined one with claws? University of Florida scientists have confirmed a clawed frog species in the Tampa area, and they don’t know yet whether it …
Researchers conducting a planned University of Florida-led study on plankton in two lagoons of the Florida Keys stumbled upon an unexpected presence in the course of their routine sampling: microplastics. A new publication in the journal Scientific Reports details the discovery of …
With new construction projects popping up around campus, many areas become dumping grounds for materials or waste. One group on campus is trying to change that with native plants. The Natural Area Teaching Laboratory works with students and volunteers to …
Catch and release practices can help conserve fish populations but they do not guarantee the fish will survive, as handling and air exposure can have negative health impacts and cause mortality Scientists have developed a new fishhook design that allows …