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Lazy coworker lays around all day without a care in the world. #MiatheAustralianShepherd (ANewbold)

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Henry Bird

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Morning walks are finally cool here in coastal MS :)

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Morning walks are finally cool here in coastal MS :)

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His feelings about being at a homecoming parade...

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I didn't think Franklin could get goofier... but he did

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I didn't think Franklin could get goofier... but he did

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Tip: How to cut PVC with a nylon string! (Mr. Lael)

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A cute little amphibian (not sure if a frog or maybe a young southern toad?) I saw on a walk recently!

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I had an awesome experience tanker surfing in Galveston with my best friends last weekend. My longest wave was 5 miles and 15 minutes long. Most waves were in between 1-3 miles each. So fun that the locals joined us in the waves! #gulfguardians

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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Eurycea guttolineata (three-lined salamander) looking to escape

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Season #2 is about to start for my master's thesis research!

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I've always wanted to learn how to ride horses, and about 2 years ago I finally started taking lessons. Now, I'm cantering new heights and improving my riding ability every week! If there is something you have always wanted to do, then do it, soon!

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Thanks Mikaela for sharing this particular video. The project and interviewing for the video were lots of fun.

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Excited about the first day of FALL! Looking forward to the cooler weather.

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Isn't this car a beauty?

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Good news for red tide communication...hot off the press! FL Sea Grant and GCOOS collaborated on this year-long plan: https://www.flseagrant.org/redtideplan/

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Harmful algal blooms (HABs) of the toxin-producing dinoflagellate Karenia brevis occur frequently throughout the Gulf of Mexico.

Accurate and effective communication is essential for ensuring

public safety and protection of the local economy.

The goal of the project is to advance red tide communications by aligning practitioners (i.e. agency) needs with end-user (i.e. resident and visitor) wants by developing a better social science understanding of preferred red tide information, formats, and delivery modes. Participation and collaboration with stakeholders are central to the success of a statewide communication strategy that seeks to develop innovative educational approaches and messaging to better communicate and promote the use of science-based information in decision-making during red tide events.

A multi-faceted approach to participatory research methods will be used to develop this communication strategy. Data collected via interviews, web queries, focus groups, and from new and existing public opinion survey results will be used to inform the development of a communication strategy comprising short-term responses to events and guidance towards a long-term educational campaign, with both approaches using multilingual and multimodal outreach materials.

Project's press release: https://www.flseagrant.org/news/2020/07/ffwcc-awards-uf-ifas-florida-sea-grant-92k-to-create-communication-plan-alerting-public-of-expected-florida-red-tide-events/

Our Team

Reports

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Developing a Communications Strategy for Red Tide in Florida

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The goal of the project is to advance red tide communications by aligning practitioners' (i.e. agency) needs with end-user (i.e. resident and visitor) wants by developing a better social science understanding of preferred red tide information, formats, and delivery modes.

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BTNEP sponsored Central Lafourche High School to a Paddle around Elmer's Island!  It was part of the Paddle the Gulf Project.

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SO MUCH FUN!!!!

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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In person teacher workshops this summer. Thank you to Paddle the Gulf for funds for kayak rentals. 

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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Suraida was here. Hello to all from Corpus Christi, TX! #GulfReach

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Suraida was here. Hello to all from Corpus Christi, TX! #GulfReach

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Tried to take a cute picture of my dog and got this instead and I can't stop laughing. - Renee

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Planting marsh grass in deep mud, crawling was the one way to move around without sinking!

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Here is a male terrapin (M. t. pileta), per request.

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For my marine debris folks - post IDA, buoy of some sort washed up near Grand Isle, LA. About 12 feet tall.

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Our kitten, Neutrino. A fellow biologist rescued his litter from the streets. I love how he always seems to be smiling.

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PLACE: SLR will be at Paddle Paradise this Saturday with sea-level rise focused education activities. https://diamondhead.ms.gov/events/page/paddle-paradise-2021

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I can help things stay out of the landfill and find a second home. -Sonia

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We just got a puppy! It is basically the first dog I have ever had. His name it Tyson! (by Melissa Daigle)

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Cooler weather is on it's way to south Mississippi this week!!

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Cooler weather is on it's way to south Mississippi this week!!

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Pandemic IT support staff!

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I sold my home which was too large for me and am downsizing my life....YAY!!

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We also installed two cisterns on our property that allow us to capture 1700 gallons of rainwater for our native plants.

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We installed solar panels this spring.  On the hottest days we are able to offset 85% of our consumption. In cooler weather, we supply energy back to the grid.

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This summer, we added a fur baby to our family... Copper the rescue beagle.

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I got Ch 3 out to my committee - I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!! - Renee