Category Archives: Science in Action

Florida biologist honored with “genius grant”

Congratulations to Edith Widder for obtaining a MacArthur Fellow. Edith Widder is a biologist and deep-sea explorer who combines expertise in oceanographic research and technological innovation with commitment to reversing the worldwide trend of marine ecosystem degradation. More information on … Continue reading

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Seals on Florida beaches

Some strange things are going on with the wildlife out there: The storm-driven surf tossed two surprise visitors onto Florida beaches this weekend — two hooded seals, born just months ago on ice sheets in the North Atlantic. … No … Continue reading

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Studying earthquakes … in Florida

Nope, hurricanes are just not enough for Floridians to handle. Now we have to worry about the ground shaking too. Sheesh! Last year’s strong hurricane season may have contributed to a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday, … Continue reading

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Taking the lake bug census

Scientists dig bugs to help lakes’ health TAVARES — Like a fortune-teller poring over leaves in a tea cup, Sandi Hanlon-Breuer studies the worms and insect larvae living in the bottom of lakes to see the future. The Lake County … Continue reading

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Mind of the Manatee

Research on the manatee shows that it’s no dummy. I especially loved the part about not liking fish and so being hard to motivate. Does that make them smarter than dolphins since they can’t be bribed so easily? The manatee, … Continue reading

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