Mission Statement of the Florida Museum of Natural History The Florida Museum of Natural History is Florida’s state museum of natural history, dedicated to understanding, preserving and interpreting biological diversity and cultural heritage. Legislative Mandate for the Florida Museum of Natural H
such decisions consistent with applicable policies and procedures, in a timely manner
A rapidly rising sea level and an increase in storm frequency/intensity, both due to climate warming, are adversely impacting archaeological sites at a worldwide scale. A local and dramatic example in the Charlotte Harbor/Pine Island Sound region is the Calusa Island Site. The North Beach a
for April 2016 but also to serve as a means to record collections in a systematic manner
The University of Florida, Florida Museum of Natural History (UF-FLMNH) Herpetology collection dates back to 1862. Our collection is world-wide in scope, and at > 287,000 specimens/specimen lots it is ranked #1 largest in the southeastern United States and #8 largest in North America. The Florid
Specimens being returned should be carefully packed in the same manner in which they
Say the word „shark“ and the first image most people conjure up is a Jaws-inspired white shark devouring unsuspecting bathers while well-meaning authorities and scientists helplessly stand by. Shark attack is probably the most feared natural danger to man, surpassing even hurricanes, tornad
system that covers a larger portion of the world in a more rapid and comprehensive manner
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History’s newest gallery exhibit uses 14 breathtaking photos of plants, animals, fossils and cultural heritage materials from the museum’s collections to inform visitors on the changing biodiversity of the Sunshine State. Each image in “Florida: T
photographing these important items from our permanent collections in a simple yet intimate manner
To browse and learn about specific historic-period ceramic types, or groups of types: Go to the List of Types page and select the type in which you are interested. This will produce thumbnail images of all examples of that type in our collection. You can also link to the written description and typ
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A new book by a Florida Museum researcher challenges traditional theories about the exchange of prehistoric pottery and its value among ancient peoples in north Florida and southern Georgia. “The Swift Creek Gift: Vessel Exchange on the Atlantic Coast” by Neill Wallis, an assistant curator of arc
but nobody had approached this research in such a systematic and comprehensive manner
The Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is the oldest U.S. military installation on foreign soil. It was established at the end of the Spanish-American war and celebrated its centennial in 2003. Although it recently was relegated to what the Navy terms “minimum pillar” or its lowest level of operati
The low desert vegetation is punctuated by all manner of thorny shrubs and cacti.
Mission Statement Purpose Acquisitions Museum Collections How Natural History Objects and Collections are Acquired Priorities for Acquisition Ethics of Acquisition Laws Governing Acquisition Conditions of Acceptance Acceptance of Large Collections Standards of Documentati
Acquisitions made in this manner must be accompanied by a Deed of Gift, [see Appendix
Introduction The value of herbarium specimens are improved by careful annotation. Annotations bring the scientific names of specimens up-to-date to conform with current species concepts. This helps herbaria organize their collections and they are an integral part of curatorial management. Annotatio
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