The killer whales of the Gulf of Mexico: What do we know about them?
After another rare killer whale sighting off the coast of Florida in June, Research Fishery Biologist Keith Mullin discusses the prevalence of the animals in the Gulf and why sightings are so rare.
Milton researchers study wildfires in the East
Is fighting fire with fire effective? In a way, researchers think it is.
Bear-ing down on bears, Florida’s legislators vote to allow lethal force
Conservationists decry bill that could allow culling of Florida black bears, with consequences for biodiversity.
Mangrove Replanting and Restoration Bill Dies in Rules Committee
It’s at least the second year such a bill has not made it past the Florida Legislature’s review.
Don’t Let It Ruffle Your Feathers
Florida lawmakers debate contenders to replace the state bird.
Manatee Paradise in a Human Paradigm
As manatees proliferate at Blue Spring State Park, locals celebrate.
Invasion of the garbage snatchers? Florida’s black bears under scrutiny
Though the FWC received more than 6,000 bear-related calls, this may be a call to co-habitating with the species as Florida’s human population grows.
Invasion of the garbage snatchers? Florida’s black bears under scrutiny
Though the FWC received more than 6,000 bear-related calls, this may be a call to co-habitating with the species as Florida’s human population grows.
Dispatch from Abroad: Icelandic tour guide speaks about her local volcanoes
Icelandic tour guide Viktoria Tomasdottir’s favorite natural phenomenon? “The waterfalls during wintertime.”
Ariel the manatee makes a home in Florida’s Homosassa Springs
Considered an ambassador for her species, Ariel shows the public how the gregarious Florida manatees could thrive in coastal waters – with protections in place for their survival.
Young Activists Rally at Florida Capitol for Climate Justice
About 200 attended a late January rally to support mangrove restoration, heat protections and oppose greenwashing.
A Wild Conversation with Florida Photographer Kirsten Hines
Kirsten Hines discusses images featured in her new book ‘Wild Florida: An Animal Odyssey’ with Audubon Florida.
Eyes on the Florida Senate: the WatchPups’ Legislative Watchlist
The 2024 Florida legislative session is well underway and News Watch students are keeping a close eye on a handful of environmental bills.
ICYMI: Leon County passed a climate emergency resolution in 2023
After four years of advocacy work, young climate activists can now celebrate in Florida’s capital county.
The Florida Bear’s Search for the Bare Necessities
Black bear encounters are on the rise as development projects replace natural Florida habitats.
Why Lettuce?
While seagrass populations are diminishing, manatee populations are plummeting as well. State officials decided to combat this loss by feeding the manatees lettuce.
For the Love of a River
A look at the changes over the writer's life in the St. Johns River.
Backyard Surveillance State and the Birds Who Frequent It
A writer spies on his neighbors and reflects on his connection to nature.
Florida’s natural springs are overflowing with social media-driven tourists
Silver Springs State Park is a beautiful spot to escape into Florida’s wilderness. Skip the crowds and the World Famous Glass Bottom Boats to paddle downstream into Wild Florida. A manatee huffs to the right, munching on water lettuce and blooming water hyacinth. On shore, an alligator basks in the sun.
Caught on Camera: Whale shark surfaces off the coast of North Florida
The rare sighting was shared widely on social media.