Coastal Areas
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Aquatic Ecosystems
Interaction of living organisms with the physical or chemical environment in a body of water.
Related Topics: Coastal Areas, Water Resources
Related Topics: Coastal Areas, Wildlife
Mangroves
Tropical trees, or deciduous conifers, or shrubs which produce many prop roots and grow in swamps, coastal saline or brackish water.
Related Topics: Coastal Areas, UF/IFAS Extension Initiative 4: Sustainable Communities
Publications
Climate Change: Effects on Salinity in Florida’s Estuaries and Responses of Oysters, Seagrass, and Other Animal and Plant Life
SG138/SGEF-218 by Ashley R. Smyth, H. Dail Laughinghouse, Laura K. Reynolds, Edward V. Camp, and Karl HavensApril 15, 2024Florida’s economically important estuaries could be heavily impacted by sea-level rise and altered river flow, both caused by climate change. The resulting higher salinity, or saltiness of the water, could harm plants and animals, alter fish, and bird habitat, and reduce the capacity of estuaries to provide such important services as seafood production and the protection of shorelines from erosion. This publication contains information for stakeholders, students, scientists, and environmental agencies interested in understanding how changes in salinity impact Florida’s estuaries.
Related IFAS Blog Posts
Restoring Little NaNa Dune at American Beach, FL
David HébertSeptember 27th, 2024Background Information Little NaNa Dune is located in a particularly historical and geographically significant place in Florida, American Beach. This is an important area for African American heritage in north Florida. It contains many significant buildings with beautiful homes and outdoor spaces. Burney Park is next to NaNa Dune – a beautiful ecosystem along the coastline […]
Coastal Hurricane Preparation
Dr. Megan MooreSeptember 3rd, 2024With hurricane season upon us, it is important to understand how to properly prepare and protect your family, home, and property from potential storm impacts. The hurricane season officially runs from June 1st through November 30th, however, peak months include August through October. Although we cannot always predict the exact events that will impact our […]
Sarasota County Starter Kit: Wetlands
Armando UbedaJuly 22nd, 2024One cool project we collaborated on this year at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County was the “Sarasota County Starter Kit.” The program “equips new (and existing) community members with essential information, from saving on utilities to living with local wildlife.” We offered free classes, webinars, and other tools on a range of topics. And, so you […]
