Effects of Hurricane Idalia Storm Surge on Submersed Vegetation and Fish Communities in a Spring-fed River in Florida (Crystal River)

Sampling in Crystal River showed that high salinity from Hurricane Idalia’s storm surge nearly wiped out submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV). This study continued to monitor fish populations and SAV to assess the long-term effects of the hurricane and inform conservation and restoration efforts for the ecosystem.

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Flashback Florida: The Seminole Patchwork Tradition

Before Florida’s highways were built and cities began their sprawl, Seminole women stitched stories into cloth. Their colorful patchwork designs,

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A Season of New Life at the Florida Coral Rescue Center

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