Some local fish have high mercury levels, but finding information on the healthiest species to eat can be difficult BY DAVID FLESHLER AND STEVE WATERS // SUN SENTINEL Every day, anglers across South Florida reel in swordfish, king mackerel, largemouth bass and other fish that contain high amounts of mercury. But many of those casting lines…  Read the Rest»

BY GREG STEPANICH / Ocean Drive Magazine Far from macadam, McDonald’s, and high-end malls, there’s another, ancient South Florida: sawgrass, wading herons, lurking alligators, and the stillness that comes with nature going about its timeless business. The Everglades, though protected, are only as healthy as the water that flows through them, and that water is…  Read the Rest»

April 7th, 2012 – Happy Birthday Marjory Stoneman Douglas from the Board of Directors of Friends of the Everglades! In honor of Marjory’s birthday, as we do every year, we are having our Annual Meeting on Sunday, April 15th at 1:30 PM at Pinecrest Gardens in Miami. Marjory was a pioneer in recognizing the importance…  Read the Rest»

Every day, anglers across South Florida reel in swordfish, king mackerel, largemouth bass and other fish that contain high amounts of mercury. But many of those casting lines from boats, piers and bridges don’t know about the state’s detailed recommendations against eating too much of these species or don’t take them seriously. Although Florida has…  Read the Rest»

On April 15, Dr. Harold Wanless– chair of the UM Geology Department– will talk about global warming, sea level rise, and the future of Miami at the annual meeting of the Friends of the Everglades. The event is at 1:30PM at Pinecrest Gardens (the former Parrot Jungle) on Red Road in South Miami. If you…  Read the Rest»