hereWith our stunning beaches, abundant wildlife, and lush waterways, Florida is a paradise for both residents and tourists alike. But beneath the picturesque surface lies a hidden threat that is silently wreaking havoc on the Sunshine State's ecosystems: microplastics. These tiny plastic particles, often invisible to the naked eye, are
The 10-day 2023 Florida Python Challenge® was a bad time to be a Burmese python. The annual event, organized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and its partners, aims to raise awareness about the invasive species in Florida and its environmental impact. The competition also encourages individuals
As Idalia approaches Florida's Gulf Coast, it is important to ensure that you and your family are prepared. Whether it’s your first hurricane season or your 30th, review these tips and the effects major storms have on our wildlife to keep both them and your family safe. Sustainable Hurricane Tips
an ongoing marine heat wave.The vibrant and delicate ecosystem of Florida's Coral Reef is facing an unprecedented challenge this year due to an ongoing marine heat wavee. In response to this crisis, coral reef restoration practitioners across the state have launched efforts to relocate corals from the water to land-based
Do you have a will? Is it up-to-date? Will your property transfer smoothly to your desired beneficiaries and causes? Despite the importance of having a will (or trust), many Americans never get around to drafting one. For those who do have a will, it was usually drawn up many years
SeaWorld Orlando Coral Rescue CenterAt 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit, your body is fighting a low-grade fever. It’s a common temperature on most hot tub dials. It’s also the water temperature recorded near Key Largo, Florida on Monday, July 24, 2023, the hottest sea surface temperatures recorded. Researchers have been tracking hotter-than-normal
A Boca Ciega Bay native, Ashley Patterson Beaty grew up on Florida’s waterways, instilling a commitment to wild Florida despite living over 800 miles away. Ashley attended Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg. With its 40-acre waterfront campus, it’s no wonder the academy hosts a variety of aquatic curricula, including
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) met in St. Petersburg, Florida this week to safeguard Florida's waterways and wildlife. Two new rules concerning a Springs Protection Zone near Weeki Wachee State Park and fishing regulations at Skyway Fishing Pier State Park were approved by FWC Commissioners. FWC approved
When Florida’s Coral Reef is in dire straits, it takes a village to save it. In continuation of our partnership with SeaWorld, our Foundation has Again joined forces with the iconic conservation giant to preserve and protect Florida's fragile corals. SeaWorld celebrated the grand opening of their public-facing Coral Rescue
Protecting wild Florida begins with you. From Pensacola Bay to Key West, our Foundation is working to protect Florida’s natural lands and waters and the wildlife they harbor.
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