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The beautiful but invasive lionfish
Divers in Florida shattered records this year, pulling 36,187 lionfish out of the water during the 2026 FWC Lionfish Challenge. That’s over 5,000 more than last year. The challenge ran […]
The Gulf Shellfish Institute, All Clams on Deck Courtesy The Gulf Shellfish Institute
The Gulf Shellfish Institute wants to plant over a million southern hard clams on five acres in Little Bokeelia Bay, just off Pine Island. State environmental managers have already given […]
Sanibel Osprey Courtesy sccf.org
Sanibel ospreys are making a remarkable comeback. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) just delivered some thrilling news: local osprey populations aren’t just bouncing back after hurricane damage, they’re soaring ahead. […]
Satellite sea-surface temperature in the Pacific Ocean October 2015. Courtesy NOAA
Ancient coral skeletons hold the secrets of our planet’s climate, stretching back over a thousand years. These corals show that global warming isn’t just warming the oceans; it’s supercharging El […]
Devastating hurricane destruction in Florida
(Reporting by the Associated Press contributed to this story.) Jeffrey Huber still sees it clearly: one day there was a roof on his family’s house, and the next, Hurricane Andrew […]
The Invasive Lionfish
Florida just can’t catch a break when it comes to invasive species. It feels like every week there’s a new headline: some animal is showing up where it shouldn’t and […]
Lawn watering remains on a strict schedule through October.
Sarasota County and Punta Gorda are keeping water shortage restrictions in place until at least October 1. The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s board made the call, aiming to save […]
Sarasota Bay courtesy of sarasotabay.org
Sarasota Bay is holding strong, even after a 14,000-gallon wastewater spill in early March 2026. The city reported the spill came from West John Ringling Causeway Park, where erosion from […]
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