As coral biologists prepare for heated ocean temps again this summer, we're reminded of the hope for Florida's coral reef brought on by the Florida Coral Rescue Center in Orlando. Four years strong! 🪸

Words by Jenny Staletovich
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More coverage on the queen conch conundrum in the Keys and the project we're funding to help save them!

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In honor of Save the Florida Panther Day (tomorrow!), check out our feature in Garden & Gun about a $1.5 million grant our Foundation and MyFWC secured to maintain and protect their habitat! 🐾

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Yesterday marked FOUR years of coral conservation care at the Florida Coral Rescue Center! 🪸🐠

Huge round of applause to our partners on this project:
SeaWorld
AZA
Disney Conservation
MyFWC

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Following a $10,000 grant from our Foundation, Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS) aims to find out how bull sharks are using the estuaries of Crystal River. Check out the coverage in Tampa Bay Times! ⬇️
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Thanks for covering, Max Chesnes!

Important coverage on the expansion of invasive Burmese pythons in Florida. Great work as always, Ed Killer!

Have we dodged a bullet with Lake Okeechobee discharges and toxic algae?

The St. Lucie River may have dodged a bullet this summer, but El Nino will make Lake O discharges inevitable this winter.

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We'll wait.

#InternationalBatWeek

New documentary series outlines #Florida 's enviro challenges, points to some solutions, avoids naming names of who's at fault for problems. My latest for 'Flamingo.' flamingomag.com/2023/10/23/wil…

Op-ed: 'Audubon #Florida has received reports of more than 100 flamingos from as far north as St. Marks Wildlife Refuge all the way south to Collier County and the Keys — and they seem to be sticking around.' news-press.com/story/opinion/… via Audubon Florida

Thanks EarthSky for including us in your recent manatee coverage!

We’re conducting a status review on the West Indian manatee and need your input!

Learn more & provide feedback here: fws.gov/press-release/…

#Florida wildlife officials launching a program to pay ranchers for losses of their calves to FL #panthers . winknews.com/2023/10/12/flo…

#Florida voters will decide next year whether to establish a state constitutional right to hunt and fish. But critics warn it could open the state up to a return of bear hunts & lead to hunters trespassing on private property. orlandosentinel.com/2023/10/11/a-c… via Skyler Swisher

NEW: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it will launch a review to determine whether Florida's manatees should once again be considered an endangered species

A human-caused seagrass famine, fueled by pollution, has killed thousands of manatees in recent years

Read more:
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At MyFWC meeting in Jensen Beach. Commission just recognized artist Geoffrey Smith of Stuart, sculptor of the bronze #sailfish statue in downtown as well as all the birds on Colorado Ave. & more.
'For many, the sailfish in Stuart is the only one they'll see,' Smith said

A new champion live oak tree for #Florida predates the state and county where its crown spreads 180 ft. You need this gorgeous story Sophia Abolfathi WUFT News. #EJUF wuft.org/news/2023/10/0…

As some know, I have a very high bar for shark stories. This piece by Dino Grandoni w/ underwater photos and video by Greg Lecoeur - edited by Ana Campoy Amanda Voisard and designed by Andrew Braford - clears it by leaps and bounds. See for yourself: washingtonpost.com/climate-soluti…