by Holly Sproule Earlier this summer, researchers from governmental, academic and nonprofit organizations gathered in the Florida Panhandle to compare notes on their latest research findings for the region. Their purpose? Building a collaborative network and identifying priority projects and… Read More
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Nature Helps Defend Military Bases from Extreme Weather Events
Five years ago, Hurricane Michael caused massive damage to Tyndall Air Force Base when it carved through the Florida Panhandle. Today, the base is wielding nature’s power to increase the military installation’s resilience against future climate and extreme weather events.… Read More
Tool Helps Measure Climate Change’s Impact on Septic Systems
Failing septic systems are among the key culprits in harming water quality. To help reduce that risk, scientists at the UF Center for Coastal Solutions have developed a tool to identify systems that might release untreated wastewater to the ground… Read More
Nina Stark: Digging for Coastal Resilience
Researcher and educator Nina Stark has crisscrossed the world to help coastal communities build more resilient infrastructure in the face of rising coastal hazards and climate change-related threats. Her expertise in marine geotechnics, the mechanics of seabed sediments, has taken… Read More
Saving Time and Money to Convert from Septic to Sewer Systems
Florida has over 2.7 million septic systems and it’s estimated that cleaning them up will cost billions. A new tool developed by CCS scientists is saving counties in Florida time and money to convert septic systems to sewer networks, while… Read More
Honoring the Life of Dr. Paul Gader
“I will always cherish the moments of playing saxophone together, researching coral reefs in Hawaii, talking in our thick northern accents, chatting for hours on end in the lab and enjoying meals together. Paul truly radiates light and brings immense… Read More
Coastal Connection Inspires Gift
Their lifelong love of the ocean inspired Lindy and Scott Hearne to take action in partnership with CCS to help conserve it for future generations of Floridians. For Lindy and Scott Hearne, the perfect day in Florida starts with a… Read More
Coastal Edges Director’s Note July 2023
Farewell to Our Friend Paul Dear friends and colleagues, It is with great emotion that I begin this month’s newsletter with a remembrance of our dear friend and talented colleague, Dr. Paul Gader, who passed away in early June. Paul… Read More
Where Science Meets Nature
University of Florida PhD student Nick Chin is using artificial intelligence to identify and quantify the dynamics of one of southwest Florida’s most pressing environmental issues: red tide. Chin, from the Kaplan lab, presented this research at the American Ecological… Read More
Scientists Capture Highly Accurate Dune Changes in Response to Storms
As hurricane season kicks off, scientists continue to keep an eye on how coastal dunes change in response to landfalling hurricanes and storms that pass offshore. A team led by Peter Adams, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Geological… Read More