Pollution caused by storms shows that Florida needs infrastructure improvements
We can’t stop hurricanes, but we can better prepare our communities to handle what comes with them.
Tag: harmful algae blooms
Everyone should have the right to clean water, especially children
Children are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of pollutants in both drinking and recreational water.
Unprecedented numbers of Florida manatees have died in recent years. New habitat protections could help them
Critical habitat would expand to nearly 2 million acres in the first update since the West Indian manatee was protected ...
Link between environment and well-being is key to driving change
The air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat all impact community health.
What’s really fueling harmful algae in Florida’s Lake Okeechobee?
Results of a study reveal that combating harmful algal blooms in the lake requires managing both phosphorus and nitrogen.
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers examine how drought and water volume affect nutrients in Apalachicola River
Their findings give researchers a more detailed understanding of the Apalachicola River and its watershed.
Videos: Explaining climate-related concepts in about a minute
These 'bite-sized videos' provide short explanations of environmental terms that people regularly hear in the news.
New Lake Okeechobee plan aims for more water for the Everglades, less toxic algae
Instead of prioritizing flood control above all else, the strategy is designed to balance all the needs of the watershed.
Living with the threat of a toxic algal bloomÂ
Will a harmful algal bloom follow Tropical Storm Debby?
Science, not stridence, solves our water problemsÂ
Runoff that is often polluted by sewage has impacted many Florida water bodies, causing algae blooms.
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.
