Gulf of Mexico is home to extremely rare whales
With an estimated population of around 50, Rice's whales are particularly vulnerable to boat strikes, pollution and noise.
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Florida whales need our help
Both the Rice’s whale and the North Atlantic right whale are disappearing, with protections stalled or pushed back.
Media should cover climate agreement as much as conflict
The Republican Party is not as monolithic as it has been presented by the media when it comes to climate ...
Poll: Support for Everglades restoration, climate change solutions crosses party lines in Florida
The poll was conducted by the Business and Economics Polling Initiative at FAU and the National Parks Conservation Association.
Oil and water – and oysters – don’t mix
Drilling for oil in the Apalachicola River flood plain conflicts with restoration plans for the Apalachicola Bay oyster fishery.
Drilling for oil: We do not want this for our beautiful state
A permit for drilling in the Apalachicola River floodplain would trade North Florida's natural beauty for short-term economic gain.
Oil drilling has endured in the Everglades for decades. Now, the Miccosukee Tribe has a plan to stop it
The proposal comes amid continued interest in expanding oil production within the Big Cypress National Preserve.
Oil drilling in the Apalachicola River system is still a very bad idea
The Apalachicola River system is magnificent in its natural state — the crown jewel of Florida’s natural resources.
DeSantis called for ‘energy dominance’ during White House run. His plan still is relevant to Floridians, who face intensifying climate impacts
Record heat and more damaging hurricanes leave some Floridians feeling their governor is ignoring the perils of a warming planet.
In Florida Everglades, our tribal conservation plan will end drilling in Big Cypress for good
The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida has a plan to #stopthedrilling in Big Cypress National Preserve.
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.
