Shelly Krueger
Shelly Krueger is the University of Florida, IFAS Monroe County Extension Florida Sea Grant Agent. Shelly is a marine biologist and provides science-based education about coastal environments.
El Niño conditions elevate coral bleaching risks on Florida’s reef
As of June 11, NOAA assessments indicate El Niño conditions have officially begun and are forecast to strengthen from the current time through winter...
CLEAN MARINAS, CLEAN WATERS: VOLUNTARY INITIATIVE ESTABLISHES ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES
Did you know there are around 117 marinas and boatyards in Monroe County? Of those, 28 are certified Clean Marinas.
The most recent designations are...
LOOKING FOR A PULSE: COMMERCIAL TRAPPERS, RECREATIONAL STONE CRABBERS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THIS NONNATIVE CORAL
We are looking for commercial trappers and recreational stone crabbers to be on the lookout for a possible new invasive underwater species. It is...
FLORIDA KEYS RANKED NO. 1 IN THE STATE FOR BOAT ACCIDENTS IN 2024
In 2022, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced the state reached 1 million registered boats by recreational users.
If you add in...
COULD THE FLORIDA KEYS BE IN FOR MORE FLOATING SARGASSUM?
There are hundreds of species of seaweeds in the genus Sargassum, which is a brown macroalgae found all over the globe. In the Florida...
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