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Marine Science - Sea Grant

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Brittany Hall-Scharf is the marine Extension agent at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Hernando County. She works on programs that help protect Florida’s coastal and ocean resources. Her work also supports jobs and businesses that depend on healthy marine environments. Her focus areas include healthy coasts, sustainable fishing, strong communities, learning about the environment, and job skills training.

 

 

A shoreline scene with rocks and low green shrubs in the foreground, overlooking calm blue water. Near the center of the image, a tall post stands in the water with a rectangular sign that has crossed paddle‑shaped symbols on it. Low landmasses and a clear sky appear in the distance.

Marine Education and Restoration

Marine education and restoration programs

A group of people stand along a dock and gangway near the water, passing bags from one person to the next. The activity appears coordinated, with individuals wearing gloves and outdoor clothing while working together by the shoreline.

Citizen Science Volunteer Programs

Citizen Science Volunteer Programs

Dumpster filled with trash collected from Coastal Hernando County during Coastal Cleanup 2025

Annual Coastal Cleanup

WE NEED SPONSORS! Contact Brittany Scharf (bhallscharf@ufl.edu) for more information.