Video: What is the blue economy?
This bite-sized video explores the blue economy, also called the ocean economy, and its economic impact in Florida.
Tag: tourism
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.
Rapid expansion of Boliviaā€™s lithium industry creating new problems for local communities
Activists are calling for increased transparency about the production of lithium facilities, and their water and electricity use.
UCF Rosen College study reveals economic impact of Floridaā€™s red tide on tourism
The studied estimated the loss to tourism-related businesses due to the 2018 Florida red tide bloom at about $2.7 billion
Development increasing risk for West Nile virus; extreme weather hurting Florida tourism
With recent bird movements and record heat this summer, some scientists see a perfect storm of pestilence brewing.
California and Florida grew quickly on the promise of perfect climates in the 1900s ā€“ today, they lead the country in climate changeĀ risks
Once marketed as semitropical paradises, these states now share disturbing climate-influenced futures.
Fewer manatee deaths reported than in recent years; heat records broken this summer
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported that 431 manatees died across the state from Jan. 1 to Aug. ...
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 Universityā€™s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
