The countdown is on! The 2025 Florida Python Challenge™ kicks off on July 11th and it’s more than just a competition. It’s a rallying cry for public awareness and action. Over 10 days, python hunters from across the country will descend on south Florida’s wetlands to help protect one of
A disturbing discovery off Florida’s southeast coast has scientists on alert. For the first time sea star wasting disease (SSWD) has been confirmed in Florida’s Atlantic waters, with nine-armed sea stars in Lake Worth Cove found showing signs of the fast-moving and often fatal illness. Researchers with UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale
After the tragic death of FWC small mammal researcher Jennifer “Jen” Eells while performing critical bat monitoring research, our Foundation sought to honor her legacy with an internship for students interested in wildlife conservation. Today, the Jen Eells Small Animal Research Internship is doing just that for its inaugural recipient
If you’ve ever hiked a Florida trail, reeled in a tarpon, or caught a glimpse of an alligator basking on a riverbank, you’ve benefited from a powerful idea: the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. This 4th of July, celebrate the uniquely American idea that wildlife belongs to everyone. The
Every time we dip into Florida’s sparkling coastal waters, we may be bringing something harmful with us. Many beachgoers don’t realize that common ingredients in chemical sunscreens can literally bleach the life out of coral reefs. Certain UV-filtering chemicals in traditional sunscreens, like oxybenzone, octinoxate, and octocrylene, don’t stay on
As the gateway to the NASA Kennedy Space Center and Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, the Titusville Causeway has always been a prized spot for rocket launches and glimpses of wild Florida. Yet behind the stunning views, years of storms, rising seas, and constant wave action have steadily eroded this
As waves of golden-brown sargassum seaweed roll onto Florida's shores this summer, beachgoers might wrinkle their noses at the sight and smell. But beneath the surface, and the seaweed, there's a fascinating story of ecological benefit unfolding. Out in the Atlantic, sargassum forms vast floating mats that serve as critical
Our Foundation was the proud sponsor of this week’s Corridor Connect, a statewide summit uniting landowners, scientists, developers, and conservationists around one shared mission: permanently connecting, protecting, and restoring the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Over the course of the event, one theme rang especially clear. Collaboration isn’t just helpful in conservation,
Celebrate Father’s Day with some of Florida’s dedicated dads. From fierce defenders to brooding baby-carriers, these animal fathers redefine what it means to show up for your kids. No necktie required! Sandhill crane Sandhill cranes are synonymous with the Florida landscape. Standing nearly four feet tall, they are known for
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