Kate Rose will discuss  nutrient runoff, red tide algal blooms. Learn how you can participate in this vital program to protect Florida’s seagrass ecosystems.

The objective is to bring the community together to learn about local conservation efforts and engage with experts in conservation.

Learn More About Kate: Katherine “Kate” Rose has served as the UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent for Charlotte County since January of 2022. Although she grew up in New Jersey, Kate has been connected to Florida all her life. Kate completed her first open water dive in Key Largo and is a double gator, earning both her bachelor’s and her master’s from the University of Florida. She has experience with sponge restoration, disease ecology, finfish aquaculture and crustacean fisheries, but her present role focuses on scienHfic outreach and communication. Kate’s established programs currently include the Florida Master Naturalist Program, Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch and Eyes on Seagrass.

The University of Florida Sea Grant Program: Florida Sea Grant is a university-based program that supports research, education and extension to conserve coastal resources To learn more about the Sea Grant Program Click Here.