biodiversity

Global Food Production Limited by Lack of Pollinators Is ‘Cause for Concern and Optimism,’ Researchers Say

Global Food Production Limited by Lack of Pollinators Is ‘Cause for Concern and Optimism,’ Researchers Say

An international research team led by Rutgers University has analyzed the crop yields of more than 1,500 agricultural lands on six continents, and found that a lack of pollinators is limiting the global production of important, nutrient-dense foods like fruits, nuts, vegetables and legumes. The researchers found that one- to two-thirds of farms in many […]

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    Florida Keys Coral Practitioners Prepared to Beat the Heat

    Florida Keys Coral Practitioners Prepared to Beat the Heat

    After a devastating and hot 2023 summer, the Florida Keys coral restoration community made sure to be prepped for this year’s heat.  The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) is home to the largest coral barrier reef in the continental United States. In recent years, however, the Florida Reef Tract has suffered a “death of […]

    Aquaculture 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Aquaculture 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Quick Key Facts What Is Aquaculture? When you think of agriculture, the first images that come to mind might include big red barns full of hay, a flock of fuzzy sheep or an orchard of apple trees. But agriculture isn’t just all the flora, fauna and equipment that puts land-based food to our plates. It […]

    A Complete Guide to Chaos Gardening

    A Complete Guide to Chaos Gardening

    If the idea of meticulously planning and caring for a garden brings you nothing but stress, this gardening trend might bring you nothing but joy.  Chaos gardening is a laid-back (and haphazard) approach to gardening, built on the notion that you can garden without expensive tools or extensive know-how, and that embracing the unexpected and […]