More than half a million Floridians work in ocean-related sectors, writes Dennis McGillicuddy of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI): "Reducing federal support for ocean science will make all Floridians more vulnerable — both environmentally and economically." theinvadingsea.com/2025/09/02/oce…

Nighttime is supposed to be a break from day time heat. But that relief is getting harder to experience. So far this decade the number of days that lows failed to dip below 80 degrees has already doubled compared to the 2000’s. And the decade isn’t even halfway over.

Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust. Saharan dust may deal a death blow to Tropical Invest #91L. It looks paltry right now and it may dissapate before it has a chance to develop. Models are nowhere near as bull-ish on development as they have been. NHC has reduced their chance from 90%

Joe Murphy calls for appointing commissioners to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission who have a background or career in conservation: "We will need new voices who come from the natural sciences and conservation management fields." theinvadingsea.com/2025/09/03/flo…

"Conserving Florida’s essential natural resources has never been more challenging. As our population explodes, development booms, the climate changes and sea levels rise, threatened and endangered species slip closer to being lost." palmbeachpost.com/story/opinion/…

CJ Morgan of Florida First Resilience and Energy Alliance writes about legislation to place a fee on imported goods based on carbon emissions: "Supporting the Foreign Pollution Fee means standing up to polluters abroad and creating a level playing field in which Americans can win." theinvadingsea.com/2025/09/05/for…

After 34 years of column writing for the Palm Beach Post, Frank Cerabino is ready to shut up tallahassee.com/story/opinion/… via @tdonline

The Gulf is back in record territory, with Sea Surface Temps now the hottest they have been on record for this time of year. Its steriods for hurricanes. Luckily hot water is only one of the necessary ingredients for tropical systems. Statistically we are entering peak season

Tourism is proving highly vulnerable to climate change, VoLo Foundation reports. Severe heat waves and wildfires are among the climate impacts disrupting tourism in North America and Europe, resulting in closed attractions and declining visitor numbers. theinvadingsea.com/2025/09/03/tou…

Expect flooding in parts of South Florida even in the absence of rain, but obviously worse if it storms. It's a long #KingTides season starting today. The depth and geographic expanse of the saltwater grows every year.

Lisa Moore writes of restoration efforts led by Save Crystal River: "Public-private partnerships, legislative support, classroom-grown eelgrass, volunteer hours and long-term monitoring have shaped a replicable blueprint for communities elsewhere." theinvadingsea.com/2025/09/04/sav…

Join us for Florida Climate Week™ and our webinar, "Plot Twists for the Planet: How Pop Culture Inspires Environmental Views" on 10/6/25 @ 9:00 am 🌎 Learn more about the FREE virtual + in-person events : bit.ly/3AtYkpP #FCW #FCW2025 #FloridaClimateWeek VoLo Foundation

SunRail drives $1.8B in development near Central Florida stations. Transit-oriented development near the stations spurs affordable housing, job growth. via Orlando Business Journal Ryan Lynch bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2…

Beth Brady of Save the Manatee writes about proposed changes to federal protections for marine mammals: "If we care about Florida’s future, about clean water and wildlife, we must speak out. Manatees and right whales can’t speak for themselves, but we can." theinvadingsea.com/2025/09/08/flo…

PEAK OF HURRICANE SEASON IS TODAY 🌀 Amazingly, there are no active Atlantic storms to track at the peak...only the 9th time since 1950. There are still 81 days left remaining until November 30th, the “official” end. Continue to remain alert and updated, powerful hurricanes can

NEW: After public backlash to the potential sale of the Chassahowitzka River campground, Citrus County commissioners Tuesday evening approved a deal to ensure it stays publicly owned and accessible for the next 40 years. w/ Max Chesnes tampabay.com/news/environme…

William Sweet of republicEn.org writes about the benefits of wetlands and other natural infrastructure in protecting against extreme weather and other climate impacts: "For coastal communities, natural infrastructure serves as a vital first line of defense." theinvadingsea.com/2025/09/09/nat…

Last month FLORIDA shut down its Office of Sustainability, ending nearly 20 years of campus climate action. Today, genCLEO leader Abigail Trachtenberg published an op-ed in The Invading Sea warning the move stalls momentum and signals UF is stepping back from its responsibility to

If the World weren’t on proverbial fire, we’d be able to pay closer attention to the world actually being on fire. The sea surface heating in this area is remarkable. Leon connects it to an imbalance of Earth’s outgoing heat to space vs “absorbed heat” (I like to call it Earth’s

Thais Lopez Vogel writes that the involvement of VoLo Foundation in Climate Week NYC inspired  Florida Climate Week: "That experience showed us the enormous power of bringing together people from different sectors and cultures to drive meaningful change." theinvadingsea.com/2025/09/10/cli…