When the Loop Current reaches this far north this early in the hurricane season – especially during what’s forecast to be a busy season – it can spell disaster for residents in Florida. more

Storm damage, pollution and other factors - some related to climate change - are reducing the oyster population. But settlement funds from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill are now available … more

From the Public News Service The federal government has approved new protections for fragile coral hotspots in the Gulf of Mexico. It's a long-awaited victory for environmental groups. Now, … more

From Public News Service Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill creating Florida's first new aquatic preserve in 32 years. The Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve will span 800 miles off the … more