2025 Programs

Oystercatcher Research in the Nature Coast

The Nature Coast hosts the largest concentration of breeding oystercatchers in Florida and wintering oystercatchers in their range! American Oystercatchers are dependent on coastal areas that support intertidal shellfish beds and the Nature Coast is critically important for breeding and wintering populations of oystercatchers. Learn about almost two decades of research on the Nature Coast's wintering and breeding populations of oystercatchers from Janell Brush, Associate Research Scientist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Angler dynamics for saltwater recreational fisheries in Florida

Recreational fisheries are important economic drivers in Nature Coast communities. There is a wealth of knowledge about where and why recreational anglers fish where they do - this data can help coastal mangers a lot! Find out how in this webinar by Dr. Ed Camp, Associate Professor in the UF/IFAS School of Fisheries, Forestry, and Geomatics Sciences.

View angler report resource page

Sponge habitat restoration and enhancement along the Nature Coast

Sponges play an important role in the ecosystem by filtering water and creating structure for marine animals. How do scientists and managers restore sponge beds? What are factors that contribute to survival and growth of restored sponges? Find out in this webinar by Postdoctoral Researcher Dr. Aaron Pilnick and Professor Dr. Don Behringer, both in the UF/IFAS School of Fisheries, Forestry, and Geomatics Sciences.

Examining the influence of wave energy on Big Bend oyster habitats

Oysters do a big job by absorbing and dissipating wave impacts along our shorelines. But what impacts do those waves have on the oysters? Find out in this webinar by Emory Wellman, PhD Candidate in the UF/IFAS School of Fisheries, Forestry, and Geomatics Sciences.

Page updated

Report abuse