Harmful Algal Blooms in Florida: An overview of new informational resources and how you can use them
Harmful algal blooms, or HABs, occur when colonies of algae — simple plants that live in the sea and freshwater — grow out of control and produce toxic or harmful effects on people, animals or ecosystems. Florida experiences HABs like red tide (caused by Karenia...
To Mask or Not to Mask?: Discerning how US public trust in science impacts opinions and decisions related to COVID-19
During the current pandemic, one variable has played a significant role in the way members of the public form opinions and make decisions regarding COVID-19. Trust in science communication, or people’s confidence in the available research findings, as well as trust in...
Preparing for Peak Hurricane Season: Virtual Launch of the Updated Florida Homeowner’s Handbook (September 29, 2020)
Designed specifically for homeowners, the Florida Homeowner’s Handbook to Prepare for Natural Disasters is a critical resource for anyone wanting to reduce the risks to both their family and property from the threats of natural hazards. This handbook covers...
What Now? How to Communicate with the Public about COVID-19: Using National Survey Data to Develop Communication Messages about COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies and Managing Compound Disasters
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Center for Public Issues Education (PIE Center) collected public opinion data from a nationwide sample from April 24 to May 7 to find out the public’s opinions about current...
