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So far, 250 dead fish have been confirmed in the Tuttle Basin at the bay's north end, where poor circulation means water gets flushed less often.
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What role should the U.S. play as protesters continue to defy the Cuban government? A new investigation of the Surfside tower tragedy and the design flaws in buildings that are decades old. Plus, a PSA campaign to save Biscayne Bay.
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Oolite Arts launched the contest in cooperation with Miami-Dade County and its chief bay officer, Irela Bague, with the aim of shining a spotlight on South Florida’s once-pristine bay, which suffers from hypersalinity and a host of contaminants including sewage spills, fertilizers and other plastic pollutants. The public has the chance to cast their vote through Wednesday, Aug. 11.
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During a two-year study to investigate water quality and algae, University of Florida researchers found dense concentrations of microplastics in southern Biscayne Bay and northeastern Florida Bay.
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Last month, reef organizations were told the $10 million was no longer available. But within weeks of WLRN inquiring, the grant money was reinstated.
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Miami International Airport Director Lester Sola explains the future of air travel. Also, Miami-Dade’s new Chief Bay Officer discusses her role in preserving Biscayne Bay. And residents of a Boynton Beach neighborhood are angry over the illegal construction of a lake.
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Miami International Airport Director Lester Sola explains the future of air travel. Also, Miami-Dade’s new Chief Bay Officer discusses her role in preserving Biscayne Bay. And residents of a Boynton Beach neighborhood are angry over the illegal construction of a lake.
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A fire engulfed the Leshaw house in Stiltsville early Monday. Miami fire officials say investigators are still trying to determine the cause.
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A new study by the University of Miami and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that tracked sawfish in Biscayne Bay for the first time found sightings increasing, suggesting the bay may provide an important migratory route or other important habitat.
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DeSantis said his office will continue to support the $1.6 billion Everglades Agricultural Area reservoir, which was approved by the Legislature in 2017 but has recently been questioned by new Senate President Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby.
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It’s no mystery what has triggered the algae blooms, fish kills and sea grass die-offs that have troubled Biscayne Bay over the last few years. It’s pollution. But what pollution, how much and where is it coming from? Those are murky questions that may soon be cleared up with the help of a super high-tech computer modeling system run by Florida International University.
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Miami Waterkeeper received reports over the weekend of more dead fish in northern Biscayne Bay where a widespread kill in August littered shores with dead fish.