UF IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center

08/19/2026

Living shorelines produce specific ecosystem services which can be quantified. Learn more here: https://go.ufl.edu/5jyiljv

08/17/2026

Join us for an engaging walk through the forces that shape Florida’s coastlines—from the mechanics of tides to the seasonality of our coastal weather patterns. After explaining the science of it all, we will show you how to access and read online tide, weather, and wave forecasts, and give practical tips for weaving that data into your own outings. Whether you’re a solo explorer or an eco-tourism guide, you’ll leave with the tools to plan safer, more memorable trips along Florida’s dynamic shoreline.

Wednesday, August 19 at 7pm online - free and open to all but pre-registration is required.

Register online at https://www.floridasee.org/events/florida-see-webinar-decoding-floridas-weather-tides-waves-for-outdoor-adventurers

08/06/2026

Quick recap of an inspiring day dedicated to research, innovation, and collaboration! Participants showcased their work through engaging poster sessions and oral presentations, while connecting with fellow researchers, faculty, and industry professionals during valuable networking opportunities.

07/27/2026

🔊The Plant Diagnostic Clinic at the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) will be closed from Monday, August 3, 2026, through Friday, August 7, 2026. Please do not mail or deliver samples during this period, as we will be unable to receive or process them.

To ensure your samples are processed and reports are completed before our closure, please submit all samples no later than Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

We will resume our regular business hours on Monday, August 10, 2026.

If you require assistance during our closure, please contact your local UF/IFAS Extension agent or email photos and a description of the issue to [email protected].

07/23/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the North South Institute Global Youth Ambassador Program (GYAP) Class of 2026! 🎉

This past Saturday, we proudly celebrated the graduation of an incredible group of students who have demonstrated dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to personal growth and leadership.

Your hard work has brought you to this exciting milestone, and we can't wait to see the positive impact you'll make in your communities and beyond. As you take the next step in your journey, remember that this is only the beginning of all that you're capable of achieving.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! We are so proud of you and wish you continued success in everything that lies ahead. 🌟💙

07/16/2026

On , we encourage you to learn about a three-part proactive approach for coexisting safely with snakes.

Learn to identify, understand, and respect snakes ➡️ ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/UW258

06/29/2026

Take a moment to peruse the new edition of the Inside TREC newsletter: https://issuu.com/uftropical/docs/inside_trec_newsletter_-_spring_2026_

Take a moment and peruse the latest edition of Inside TREC.

06/26/2026

Learn more about Peyton Ecklund's research at UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center.

Her work focuses on seed-borne pathogens in okra:
-how prevalent they are,
-how they impact crops, and
-how new PCR-based methods can help detect them faster to protect Florida agriculture.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9qQlskwXV8

Learn more about the research of Peyton Ecklund, a master’s student...

06/23/2026

Florida produces nearly 78% of all the Lychee grown in the United States, producing over 650,000 pounds each year! Lychee is in-season now but only for a short while, so pick some up soon!