Tegus Sighted in St. Petersburg
While residents in south Hillsborough County may be accustomed to seeing five-foot tegus wandering their neighborhoods, it’s a…
Could Tiny Thrips Change Florida’s Landscape?
Hopes are high that tiny thrips could help in the fight against Brazilian pepper trees
Coyotes evolve with humans – even in urban settings
Top: Coyotes are found in every Florida county although they’re more likely to be heard than seen. Photo…
Waves of water bringing tides of tourists
[printfriendly]The connection between our natural environment and the tourist pipeline By James Anthony Schnur Florida’s lengthy coastline and…
News Briefs — Winter, 2016
EPC to publish Guide to Artificial Reefs More than 60 species of fish— including the ever-popular gag grouper,…
State of the Bay
[printfriendly]The Agency on Bay Management presents the 2013 “State of Tampa Bay” report reviewing accomplishments of its members…
Living Laboratory Opens at Stewart Middle School
A strip of riverfront once covered in invasive plants has been transformed to a living laboratory by students…
New Rules Aim to Stop Invasive Species in Ballast Water
[printfriendly] Nearly a century after the first documented introduction of an alien species via ballast water, national and…
Waging War on Invaders
Although giant snakes and poisonous frogs may terrify the average homeowner, the species that cause the worst nightmares…
Hogs Gone Wild – Experts Say Feral Pig Problem Here to Stay
By Mary Kelley Hoppe The wild pigs wreaking havoc on preserves around Tampa Bay aren’t native to Florida…