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MARINE AND COASTAL
The Marine and Coastal Program (Sea Grant) highlights and helps preserve the quality and abundance of coastal and marine resources through education and hands-on experiences.
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Seafood at Your Finger Tips: Shrimp Tacos
Every year, I get invited to participate in the Alligator Creek Festival....
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Brewing Ideas with UF/IFAS: One Round Down, Another On Tap
Cheers to "Brewing Ideas with UF/IFAS"! We launched this innovative series...
Snook of Florida: The Common Snook – Ecology and Regulations
The common snook (Centropomus undecimalis) is a captivating species that...