December 18, 2020/in Conservation, Ocean News /by aanstett As the health and extent of coastal marine ecosystems are at risk worldwide, scientists are working diligently to reverse the damage done. Propagules––structures such as fruits, […]
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Indian River Lagoon fish kill reports continue to rise, worrying officials
(Florida Today, Nov 29, 2020) The St. Johns River Water Management District and partner organizations continue receiving reports of fish kills in the Indian River Lagoon from the past few days. […]
Fish kill strikes Indian River along Merritt Island, leaving hundreds of dead fish
(Florida Today, Nov 27, 2020) Hundreds of dead small silvery baitfish floated Friday atop murky greenish-brown waters along the State Road 520 causeway on Merritt Island, victims of a deadly algae bloom. […]
New Indian River Lagoon report card expected to show more pollution concerns
(clickorlando.com/news, Nov 20, 2020) PALM BAY, Fla. – A scientist will present the Marine Resources Council’s third annual report card scoring the health of the Indian River Lagoon and it’s once […]
Brevard Natural Resources Department Seeks Licensed Plumbing Contractors to Help Clean Indian River Lagoon
(Space Coast Daily, Nov 14, 2020) The Brevard County Natural Resources Management is seeking licensed plumbing contractors to offer services including connections to sewer, septic system abandonment, and repairs of […]
Use ‘blue carbon’ to reduce the climate crisis threat
(SunSentinal Nov 16,2020) In January, the Blue Carbon for Our Planet Act (H.R. 5589) was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, followed in June by a companion Senate bill. This bipartisan legislation — […]
Florida Tech Researchers, Scientists Discover Ways of Improving Lagoon Water with Bottle Caps
(Florida Tech, Nov 12, 2020) Novel research now underway at Florida Tech may lead to a new, important future for these underappreciated bits of plastic – with the Indian River […]
Two dozen sea turtles rescued after washing up in Brevard County
(WFTV.com/news November 9,2020) Two dozen sea turtles have washed up on shore in Brevard County as Tropical Storm Eta has been bringing wind and some rain to the area all […]
Restoring Indian River Lagoon “Vital for Small Businesses,” Brevard Resident Says
(Nov 8, 2020 mynews13.com) Photo credit: Krystel Knowles/Spectrum News 13 At a recent “Be Lagoon Loyal” event hosted by the Boaters Exchange in Rockledge, groups and agencies gathered to discuss […]
Keeping your dog safe from cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) in Florida
(UF/IFAS October 10, 2020) As a dog owner, you will be interested in reviewing this research regarding blue-green algae effects on your pet. Florida Sea Grant, along with UF/IFAS Extensions in Martin and St. Lucie counties […]