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.

CORAL BLEACHING HINDERS ENVIRONMENT & ECONOMY

Florida’s Coral Reef is a national treasure spanning more than 350 miles from Martin County to the Dry Tortugas. It supports an amazing diversity...

THESE CORALS COULD BE THE NEXT AQUATIC INVADERS IN THE FLORIDA KEYS

There is the potential for a new aquatic invader in the waters surrounding the Florida Keys.  Pulse corals are bright-colored soft corals that are very...

ANNUAL GREAT GOLIATH GROUPER COUNT BEGINS JUNE 1; RECREATIONAL DIVERS SOUGHT

This is the 15th year of the Great Goliath Grouper Count, scheduled to take place June 1 through June 16.  The Great Goliath Grouper Count...

FILTER & ABSORB: SPONGES ARE MORE THAN A CLEANING STAPLE

Sponges are animals that are incredibly important for improving water quality. Ounce for ounce, the amount of water they filter per day is astounding.   A...

BLUE CRAB FISHING? A DEVICE IS REQUIRED TO KEEP DIAMONDBACK TERRAPINS OUT

The Monroe County Extension Office is offering free bycatch reduction devices (BRDs) that have been required on all recreational blue crab traps since March...

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