Over 100 graduate student researchers assist at the Florida Museum Department of Natural History every year. Graduate students work closely with museum faculty and staff on developing and conducting research projects, managing field and laboratory investigations, analyzing collections, interpreting
It contains links to documents, policies, forms, tutorials, the Help Desk and more
Coastal prairies are located inland from the mud flats of the Florida Bay. Coastal prairies occur along the western coast of the Everglades. Located between the dry land and tidal mud flats of the Florida Bay, coastal prairies are formed by the inland movement of mud during strong storms an
Impacts to the Lagoon Publications Introduced Species Get Involved Glossary Links
Introduced species are those organisms that are native to somewhere else that have been introduced through human activities. Many introduced species have detrimental effects on native flora and fauna due to lack of population controls such as predators and disease. As population numbers grow out of
Impacts to the Lagoon Publications Introduced Species Get Involved Glossary Links
This National Science Foundation funded project focused on the geological and ecological history of the Po River Delta in Italy (Adriatic Sea) over the last two interglacial cycles. The project builds on previous research of the Po Delta by looking at a broader geographic area over a greater amount
multiple forms, including as curated collections here at the Florida Museum and links
At the Florida Museum, research in the ichthyology collection includes a wide range of topics to boost understanding of fish biodiversity, evolution and conservation.
Exhibits + Public Programs Collaboration Digitized specimens Books References + Links
Alligator holes are found in marshes throughout the Everglades. Alligators form holes by clearing muck from depressions in the limestone bedrock Alligator holes remain filled with water during the dry season Located in marshes with long hydroperiods throughout the Everglades, alliga
Impacts to the Lagoon Publications Introduced Species Get Involved Glossary Links
Curatorial Staff Dr. Gustav Paulay Curator of Marine Malacology 352-273-1948 paulay@flmnh.ufl.edu More… John Slapcinsky Collections Manager 352-273-1829 slapcin@flmnh.ufl.edu More… Amanda Bemis Collections Manager 352-273-1828 abemis@flmnh.ufl.edu Mandy has been wo
5 Bibliography Adventures in Spineless Science Blog Discover Invertebrates Links
Zonation is determined by: Salinity Light Air Exposure Environmental factors affecting seagrass distribution include salinity, light, and air exposure. There is a general pattern of seagrass distribution in the clear waters of Florida and the Caribbean. Shoal grass (Halodule wrig
Impacts to the Lagoon Publications Introduced Species Get Involved Glossary Links
Habitats In the 1990’s artificial reefs were situated in Lake Worth Lagoon and overtime these pre-manufactured pyramid modules and concrete beams were covered with corals and sponges. These artificial reefs became new habitat for numerous fish. Lake Worth Lagoon has a series of hard bottom and s
Impacts to the Lagoon Publications Introduced Species Get Involved Glossary Links
Group Photo Archive
Publications Gallery Resources & References Collecting Fossil Plants in Florida Links
