While the Suncoast was very fortunate to dodge the full brunt of IAN, many communities still experienced some major damage with downed trees and broken branches, wind-blown landscaping and some lost roof shingles and damaged lanai screens. As a result, START was very concerned about how the aquatic pond plants faired that we planted recently [...]
In October NOAA announced $18.9 million in funding for harmful algal bloom (HAB) research projects and monitoring activities throughout U.S. coastal and Great Lakes waters. NOAA states “Harmful Algal Blooms (HABS) occur when colonies of algae — simple plants that live in the sea and freshwater — grow out of control and produce toxic or [...]
4 servings 25 minutes total Ingredients 1 ½ lb peeled/deveined medium shrimp, tails removed (thaw if needed) 3 tablespoons garlic-basil Italian dressing Large zip-top bag 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 cup tomato-basil pasta sauce [...]
Current Conditions The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was detected along the Florida Gulf Coast. Over the past week, K. brevis was observed in 57 samples. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were present in 18 samples: four in Sarasota County, nine offshore of Charlotte County, and five offshore of Lee County. In Southwest Florida over the [...]
Like most organizations along the Suncoast, START has experienced some setbacks from Ian’s devastating winds and storm surge. As a result, this October’s edition of our monthly E-Newsletter will be limited to an overview of the current status of our facilities and various field operations. With the shift of the projected path of the storm [...]
