Living shorelines and seawalls provide nature-based solutions to stabilize Florida’s coastsÂ
In many locations, living shorelines are used to replace failing seawall structures, which results in improved ecosystem functions.
Tag: water quality
With the Restoration Blueprint, we can create more resilient coral reefs — together
We must pursue bold action on climate change to protect our oceans in the next few decades.
MagLab to analyze environmental impact of Maui wildfires
Water quality can be impact by what sparked the flames, how long and hot the fire burned, what it burned ...
Manatees should be listed as an endangered species, but don’t stop there in protecting them
Let’s not take our eyes off what is truly hurting manatees in Florida: widespread water quality degradation.  Â
Study shows hurricanes intensifying more rapidly due to climate change; Florida getting $106M to reduce home energy billsÂ
New research by a Rowan University climate scientist shows a 50-year trend in hurricane escalation
Mangroves are part of the infrastructure that protects Florida’s coastsÂ
We don’t systematically take care of mangroves, though, the way we do with roads and utility lines.
Video: What is a harmful algal bloom?
This video developed by the Center for Environmental Studies at FAU explores why these blooms are a growing problem and ...
Extreme heat poses challenge for Ian survivors; app shows whether South Florida waterways are safe
Florida’s record-breaking heat demonstrates how compound climate events hurt the most vulnerable people.
We’re in denial about climate change, water quality
Citizens can bypass lawmakers through ballot initiatives, go directly to voters to place amendments into the Florida Constitution.
Gov. DeSantis announces $300M for resilience projects; report finds unsafe fecal bacteria levels on Florida beaches
The money funds 71 new projects and three previously awarded projects to help prepare communities for flooding and storm surge.
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.
