The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife recently admitted a little blue heron for treatment at its temporary off-island clinic after the bird was discover
Hurricane Ian aftermath. CAPTAINS FOR CLEAN WATER / COURTESY PHOTOS Fort Myers-based Captains For Clean Water, a nonprofit that advocates to restore and protect Florida’s water resources, recently launched its Emergency Disaster Relief Fund to support the people and communities impacted by category 4 Hurricane Ian one of the most powerful storms ever recorded
Sea turtle nests in the sand on Sanibel Island hatch at nearly twice the rate as clutches on Captiva Island, and a long-term study to find out why was kept from a setback when Florida Gulf Coast University stepped in when Hurricane Ian crossed Cuba and moved toward the sister barrier islands in late September.
New research finds that human pollution influences the severity of red tides more directly than scientists previously understood. The connection sheds light on the need for better water-quality monitoring statewide and ultimately, to reduce the nutrient pollution flowing into Florida’s waterways.
New research finds that human pollution influences the severity of red tides more directly than scientists previously understood. The connection sheds light on the need for better water-quality monitoring statewide and ultimately, to reduce the nutrient pollution flowing into Florida’s waterways.