Record ocean temperatures threatening marine life; Miami ranks high for ‘heat island effect’
A water temperature sensor in Manatee Bay near Everglades National Park recorded a temperature of 101.1 degrees.
Month: July 2023
After four years, will young voters rally behind Biden’s climate agenda once more?
President Biden will need to convince young voters that he has accomplished enough in climate policy to deserve a second ...
Sen. Rubio: Jacksonville raid a sign the US must decouple from Chinese solar
The federal investigation of Chinese-owned JinkoSolar is a welcome and long-overdue step.
Climate change making heat waves more common; sharks can help with hurricane forecasts
Recent hot spells could not have happened without the continuing buildup of warming gases in the air, researchers say.
As heat records fall, how hot is too hot for the human body?
Scientists have become alarmed about the increasing frequency of extreme heat paired with high humidity.
Ghost forests: Rising sea levels mean more saltwater in coastal habitats, killing trees
There are some actions we can take to mitigate future damage, including preserving buffer areas along shorelines.
From prediction to preservation: a journey through hydrological forecastingÂ
My current research at Florida Atlantic University and the U.S. Geological Survey will take me to the Everglades' unique habitat.
Oil company challenges rejection of drilling near Everglades; children face dangers in heat
Trend Exploration launched an appeal after the Florida DEP rejected a proposal for an exploratory oil well in Collier County.
FAU study: Septic systems, not fertilizer, fueling environmental problems in Indian River Lagoon
Researchers from FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute conducted the study to assess the effectiveness of fertilizer bans.
With climate change no longer easy to dismiss, Florida has opportunity to do things differently
The warming planet and marine waters are bringing the topic of climate change and solutions to the forefront of conversations.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
