Sixty years ago, these freshwater springs and forests were drowned by a 9,500-acre reservoir. Could the ecosystem finally be ...

Once a picturesque garden beneath the sea, some stretches of the Florida Coral Reef have now become graveyards. Unburied ...

A November 2025 dive to Davis Reef delivered a promising sight for Florida Aquarium scientists working to restore the ecosystem after 2023’s devastating coral bleaching event.

The invasive Asian swamp eel is threatening the Florida Everglades by disrupting the food web. This predatory fish has caused ...

As a lifelong Jacksonville resident and passionate sportsman, I understand the deep connection between our waterways, local communities and economy. For more than 50 years, the Kirkpatrick Dam — a ...

A major milestone was reached for the coral reefs in Florida. Through a big collaboration, a state-funded vision has become a ...

The founders of the trail hope that it will help regenerate marine ecosystems and make travelers into stewards of the ocean. Florida’s newest must-see attraction is, quite fittingly, under the sea.

The sprawling swamps of the Florida Everglades are worlds apart from the marble halls and bustling corridors of Washington, D.C. Yet both serve as critical arenas for addressing some of the nation's ...

Coral reefs, often referred to as the “rainforests of the sea,” are crucial to marine ecosystems, local economies and coastal protection. To restore these vital underwater structures, the University ...

The collapse of Florida’s oyster reefs serves as a stark reminder of the interconnected challenges we face: freshwater mismanagement, habitat destruction and economic development at odds with ...

Mitigation banks can’t exactly replicate pre-development ecosystems, even when they achieve state-mandated native plant goals. (Rose Schnabel/WUFT News) Growing native plants and eradicating invasive ...

Leafy green with tiny, red fruits, the Brazilian peppertree is a land manager’s enemy. Parts of the plant can be toxic to birds and cause rashes in humans, but that’s not why it raises concern. It’s ...