Limestone reefs and legislation will defend Apalachicola Bay ecosystem
Oyster harvesting makes up the fabric of Apalachicola's culture and the identity of its residents. At its peak, oystermen from the former “oyster capital of the world” supplied 90% of Florida’s wild oysters and 10% of the nation’s. But now, the oyster fishing industry is all but dead.
Abnormal fish event in the Keys leaves scientists scratching heads
Several species of fish in the Florida Keys are exhibiting strange spinning behavior in the same area where a small-scale fish die-off is occurring.
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.