Like giant bones planted in the earth, clusters of tree trunks, stripped clean of bark, are appearing along the Chesapeake Bay on the United States’ mid-Atlantic coast. They are ghost forests: the haunting remains of what were once stands of cedar and pine. Since the late 19th century, an ever-widening swath of these trees have … Read more
Image by Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS. Nestled along the white-sand shores and clear waters, the Emerald Coast is a haven for anglers, due to its unique underwater topography including steep drop-offs and submerged cliffs. This allows for larger fish to swim closer to shore, making it a prime destination for sportfishing. It then comes at no … Read more
Florida Sea Grant’s Artificial Reef Legacy is a 3-part series that explores the rich history of artificial reefs in Florida and highlights Florida Sea Grant’s longstanding support through science, monitoring, outreach, and education. In this installment, Taylor County FSG UF/IFAS Extension Agent, Victor Blanco, shares the human connections to artificial reefs, including Florida Sea Grant’s … Read more
Artificial reef in Walton County, 2017. Image by Bernard Brzezinski, University of Florida. Florida Sea Grant’s Artificial Reef Legacy is a 3-part series that explores the rich history of artificial reefs in Florida and highlights Florida Sea Grant’s longstanding support through science, monitoring, outreach, and education. In this installment, Dr. Bill Lindberg shares some of … Read more
An oil tanker and a cargo vessel collided in the North Sea, off the northeastern coast of Yorkshire, England, on Monday, March 10, injuring at least 32, according to Martyn Boyers, chief executive of the Port of Grimsby East. The UK Coastguard said it was responding to the incident and that rescue operations were under … Read more