June 2010
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Herbicides: The “Terminator” of Aquatic Invaders
By Alyssa Broderick
Wharton High School, Tampa
Among the buzz of the “gator nation,” behind the overwhelming Ben Hill Griffin stadium, and in the wake of a college town, there lies Lake Alice. It not only hosts scientific research for the whole university and provides a scenic distraction for daily joggers but is also considered a “hot spot” for invasive species. On June 19, specialists...
Biological Control of Invasive Species
By: Brittney Gant, Jefferson High School, Tampa
In the field of Biological Control Dr. Cuda, Associate Professor of Biological Weed Control, tries to control the invasive species in Lake Alice. With all the problems that the lake might fear it has been protected well throughout the years and should maintain that security for years to come. Some types of techniques that help control these...
Invasion of Invasive Species
By Danielle Ragofsky (Suncoast High School- Jupiter, Florida) and Kamari Baker( West Broward High School- Pembroke Pines, Florida)
Picture this….. you find yourself face to face with a brown and yellow spotted Burmese python. Fresh off a boat from Southeast Asia, its small size and striking eyes entice you to buy it. You place it in a tank, feed it and nurture it. However, over time it begins to...
Interview with Dr. Bill Haller, Professor and...
Interview with Dr. Colette Jacono, Post-Doctoral...
Yellow Team Leaders LaKeshia Murphy and Jannet...
Yellow Team Leaders LaKeshia Murphy and Jannet...
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