Tougher boating safety laws backed by legislators
TALLAHASSEE — An effort to impose stricter penalties on reckless boaters, spurred by a 2022 crash in the Florida Keys that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old girl, continued moving forward in the Senate in March.
Scientists breeding pet fish to help reefs, state economy
Florida’s pet fish industry is booming, but many saltwater species in home aquariums are still taken from the wild. Researchers at UF/IFAS want to change that by helping fish farmers breed popular species like clownfish and blue tangs — reducing pressure on reefs while creating jobs in the state’s growing aquaculture industry.
Family marine businesses navigate changing trends
From chasing alligators out of their first shop to using artificial intelligence, the crew at Frank & Jimmie’s Propeller has navigated much change during its 78 years in business in Fort Lauderdale.
UF taking novel approach to tracking invasive species
Science tells us invasive species — like the spotted tilapia — are always on the move, making it difficult for scientists to simulate their spread and predict where they will go next.
Working waterfront expected to turn into warehouses
DANIA BEACH — Life-long boater and yacht captain Chris Harris has long relied on Banyan Bay Marine Center for maintenance, storage and launches.
Study shows spillover benefits from marine protected areas
Recently created Large-Scale Marine Protected Areas (LSMPAs) like Revillagigedo in Mexico are potentially large enough to protect highly migratory species like tuna, especially bigeye tuna, possibly leading to increases in catch rates for tuna fisheries operating outside their boundaries.
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