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The attitudes of people towards large predators has largely been overlooked in wildlife conservation. The critically endangered Amur tiger from the Far East of Russia is one such predator where human induced conflicts arise. SNRE PhD student, Nikolay Kazakov, had the opportunity to observe and measure the attitudes and perceptions of people in Russian communities towards the Amur tiger. His findings are nothing to growl about. More >>
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A recently released report by several SNRE affiliate faculty members titled, "Opportunities for Greenhouse Gas Reduction through Forestry and Agriculture in Florida," demonstrates the environmental rewards and economic gains our state can receive from engaging in a cap-and-trade system, known as a carbon market. Putting science to practice, IFAS Extension agent Allen Tyree discusses his motives for placing his own forest on the voluntary carbon market, adding that it pays to be a good environmental steward. More >>
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Since SNRE was reorganized into its current structure in mid-2003, we have made significant progress in serving our students and providing educational programs to audiences from the local level to internationally. However, the significant budget cuts in state appropriations that UF has taken during FY 2008-08 and for the beginning of FY 2008-09 have resulted in the loss of SNRE’s operating funds for research and outreach/Extension activities.This means that we will continue some activities, transfer some activities to other academic units and eliminate some activities. Read More >>
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SNRE Alumnus, Chris Yates, is currently working as Assistant Regional Administrator for the National Marine Fisheries Service Office of Pacific Islands Regional Office. He shares how the SNRE degree and training in the interdisciplinary approach prepared him for managing marine protected species. He discusses the challenges in protecting endangered species, such as the Hawaiian monk seal, sea turtles and the humpback whale, from human disturbances and interaction. More >>
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Coral reefs provide the structure for highly productive ocean areas because they serve as specialized habitats, food sources, and breeding sites for many marine fish and invertebrates. Of many of the more recent threats to coral reef health, the ecology and etiology of coral reef disease and coral pathogens, have become of major conservation concern. SNRE affiliate faculty Dr. Max Teplitski and SNRE graduate student Cory Krediet try to address the coral reef disease threats by understanding the relationship between beneficial bacteria and their coral hosts and other coral reef pathogens. More >>
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SNRE students (undergrads and graduates), faculty and alumni, interested in writing for the Source? We want to read about your work and experiences. Highlight your interesting summer research project, debate an issue with your faculty advisor, or just send us a comment about topics you find interesting! We'll accept and review all articles, so send us one and become a writer for the Source! More >>
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