Heat wave reminds us to protect South Florida’s water supply
An increasing population, outdated infrastructure and severe weather from a warming climate are the formula for a water crisis.
Month: May 2024
An ‘effective and sustainable way’ to protect Florida’s coastline: University of Miami researcher Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos discusses SEAHIVE
Rhode-Barbarigos is part of the university team that developed a perforated, hexagonal concrete unit called SEAHIVE
Here’s what we all can do in Florida to stem climate change
Electric vehicles and solar panels are among the ways to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming.
Florida boasts the ‘Land of a Thousand Springs,’ should become National Heritage Area
Establishing the Florida Springs National Heritage Area would help preserve and protect our world-class springs.
As floods become more common in Tampa Bay, we’re looking for answers
Florida is most likely to experience an additional 5 to 6 inches of sea level rise between 2020 and 2040.
Remembering Dennis Hanisak, titan of Indian River Lagoon seagrass scienceÂ
Hanisak, director of education and the marine ecosystems health program at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, died May 7.
When does renourishing beaches amount to just pouring money in the ocean?
Treasure Coast governments have spent well over $100 million during the last five years on beach-renourishment work.
Video: FAU’s mascot faces threats in real life from habitat loss
Development poses a major threat to burrowing owls, which are estimated to have a population under 10,000 in Florida.Â
Electric school buses will save children’s health
Florida’s school districts have an opportunity to make the transition to electric school buses through a $1 billion EPA program.
Community effort aims to restore Apalachicola Bay oyster harvests, livelihoods
Oysters generated an estimated annual economic output of $134 million before the fishery's collapse.
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.
