Florida Sea Grant

Happy National Intern Day! We are grateful for the dedication and hard work our Summer Research Interns have brought to Florida Sea Grant working under an advisor at the University of Florida 👏 Read more about the 2024 cohort of FSG Summer Research Interns here: https://bit.ly/4cX84e6


The Florida Aquarium
UF IFAS Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory
UF IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station
UF School of Natural Resources and Environment
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
UF IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences SFFGS

📢MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife announced the temporary closure of Pasco Zone to scallop harvest because of saxitoxin and Pyrodinium. Read the press release below for more information.

Temporary Closure of Pasco Zone for 2024 Regional Bay Scallop Season This precautionary measure is due to the detection of saxitoxin and Pyrodinium bahamanse exceeding safety thresholds National Shellfish Sanitation Program.

Did you know that mangroves have the capacity to absorb and store carbon dioxide, and can even stop greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere? 🌊
Learn more about mangroves from the latest Marine Science Minute episode here: https://bit.ly/3A3VDyt

The Spiny Lobster Sport Mini Season for Monroe County & Biscayne National Park is almost here! Starting on July 24th and 25th, followed by the regular recreational season opening on August 6th.

Check out the MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife website to find out the laws before you go.
https://bit.ly/LobsterSportSeason

Image Credit: UF IFAS Collier County Sea Grant Extension Program Agent Mike Sippos

UF IFAS Monroe County Extension

It was Florida Sea Grant’s first year having a booth at ICAST in the Conservation Corner. We are thankful to everyone who stopped by our table to learn about how Florida Sea Grant supports marine science through education, research, outreach, & coastal resources.🐟🔬

✨If you were unable to visit us at ICAST and want to learn more about Florida Sea Grant’s programs, visit: www.flseagrant.org

🚨The 2025 Florida Sea Grant-Guy Harvey Foundation Fellowship applications are due 7/21! Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

The application deadline to apply for the Guy Harvey Foundation Fellowship has been extended to July 21st! Learn more about this amazing opportunity here: https://bit.ly/4cQTYLz

Thank you Florida Sea Grant-Guy Harvey Foundation Fellows Alexis Mitchem & Susannah Cogburn for your help in sharing marine science to the recreational angler community at ICAST.

📸Photo Credit:
Images 1-3 Leonard Bryant

ICAST
Guy Harvey Foundation

Meet Florida Sea Grant UF/IFAS Taylor County Marine Extension Agent III Victor Blanco. Victor’s major programs focus on recreational fishing, scallop harvesting, and Florida’s artificial reef program.🪸🐠

“The most fun part of my job is to be able to teach others about coastal and marine issues outdoors, in close contact with the ocean. Whether it is counting horseshoe crabs at the shoreline, scallops over seagrass beds, counting fish at artificial reefs, cleaning up marine debris, helping stranded sea creatures, or seining with kids, it is always fun to do what I do and educate those around me.”

Learn more about Victor here:
https://bit.ly/4f9ZTg3

UF IFAS Extension Taylor County

Today on Marine Science Minute with Florida Sea Grant: Learn about Florida's artificial reef program.🪸
🎧Listen here: https://bit.ly/3S7Ypcd

Learn about the superhero mangroves that help protect Florida’s coastlines and ecosystem.
➡️ https://bit.ly/MangroveSuperhero

Tampa Bay Times
Pinellas County Extension

📢 Attention job seekers! Our Weekly Job Roundup is back!

INTERNSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS:
1. The Florida Sea Grant-Guy Harvey Fellowship is accepting applications until 7/21.
To learn more or apply visit: https://bit.ly/4cQTYLz
2. The UF/IFAS Dean for research has three part-time paid undergraduate intern opportunities available starting in the 2024 fall semester. Accepting applications until 8/19.
To learn more or apply visit: https://bit.ly/3Lpf5s5

JOBS:
1. St. Lucie County is seeking an Education Coordinator. Job closes 7/19
Apply here: https://bit.ly/3y6ctfx
2. The University of Florida AmeriCorps is seeking 2 or more full-time GatorCorps Members for deployment in Cedar Key, Florida. Job closes 12/01/2024
Apply here: https://bit.ly/3y1qonh
3. The County of Volusia's Environmental Management Division is seeking an experienced Environmental Specialist I or II - Working Title: Sea Turtle Lighting Specialist to work in the Sea Turtle Habitat Conservation Plan Program. Job closes 7/26
Apply here: https://bit.ly/4cT2Wri
4. The University of Florida and Florida Sea Grant is seeking a SW Regional Clean Boating Coordinator, located in Lee County. Job closes: 7/31
Apply here: https://bit.ly/3y6dbcH
5. New York Sea Grant seeks A full-time Science Writer Job closes: 8/1
Apply here: https://bit.ly/3WlpPy0

✨If you are an employer looking to advertise your open position, please email the job details to: [email protected]

Meet Florida Sea Grant’s first-ever Community Engaged Intern Sofia Cordoba, based out of UF IFAS Brevard County Extension Service office. Tap the🔗link below to learn about Sofia’s internship: https://bit.ly/CEIintern

National Sea Grant College Program
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Have you heard of ocean acidification? Read the latest University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences blog to learn more.

UF experts warn of potential peril caused by ocean acidification The world’s oceans absorb about 30% of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which does not bode well for Florida’s 825 miles of coastline. Carbon dioxide can contribute to ocean acidification — a reduction in the pH of the ocean — which puts some forms of marine life such as oysters, clams, sea...

Meet Florida Sea Grant UF IFAS Extension Sarasota County Agent III, Armando Ubeda. His Extension programs focus on the Florida Master Naturalist Program, Living Shorelines, Sustainable Fisheries, Marine Resource Conservation, Marine Debris prevention, and Water Quality/Quantity. 🐟🐠 In addition to Armando’s Extension Agent duties, he is also a Ph.D. student at the University of Florida, focusing his research on shark behavior and population structure.🦈

“The most fun part of my job is to teach people from all backgrounds and ages about things I love - the ocean and its inhabitants and be able to teach them about ways to protect, restore, and conserve our marine and coastal ecosystems.”

Learn more about Armando & his Extension programs:
https://bit.ly/4bAWdkF

The application deadline to apply for the Guy Harvey Foundation Fellowship has been extended to July 21st! Learn more about this amazing opportunity here: https://bit.ly/4cQTYLz

Florida tropical readiness training opportunity!🌀🌊 The content applies to all who live in the path of tropical cyclones, and there are no restrictions on who can attend these classes. Check out the free virtual U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) course below.

📢Attention Anglers! The FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute is conducting 3 unique studies to collect data on the Atlantic Red Snapper-grouper species to improve management of these species in the south Atlantic. Tap below to learn more.
https://www.morningagclips.com/collaborate-with-fwc-on-exempted-fishing-permits/?

Collaborate with FWC on Exempted Fishing Permits TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has been awarded three Exempted Fishing Permits by NOAA Fisheries to conduct three unique studies. The...

Dive into today's Marine Science Minute with Florida Sea Grant, where we explore the world of Lobstering.🦞🤿 Tap below to discover more:
https://bit.ly/4cVFzgq

Dive in with us as Guy Harvey Fellow John Hlavin uncovers the mysteries surrounding hammerhead shark nurseries in Biscayne Bay. 🦈 🌊

Tap the 🔗 link below to read the full story.
https://bit.ly/4eTw2bE

📸 Photo Credit: Field School
Guy Harvey Foundation
Biscayne National Park

Save the Date: July 10 at 7pm! Learn all about invasive species in Florida through a free online webinar. Advanced registration is required to attend through the Zoom link.
Register here➡️ https://bit.ly/3XIaJDP

Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism
UF IFAS Collier County Sea Grant Extension Program

Study reveals growing interest in natural shorelines A growing number of contractors and private owners of coastal property are considering installing living shorelines, according to research.

Eyes on Seagrass surveys will take place July 22nd-August 5th for Florida Sea Grant Charlotte County & Lee County. Participants needed!

🌟 In-Person Training will take place:
July 20th, 2024 10:30AM-12:30PM
Centennial Park Recreation Center

Click the link below⬇️to learn more & register.
https://bit.ly/40FR71m