Sustainability

As the recreational fishery chips away at shark populations outside the boundaries of scientists’ data books — and as a new constitutional amendment loosens restrictions on anglers across the state — Florida faces an uncertain future for sustainable shark management. In Part II of this three-part series, The Marjorie embeds with recreational and commercial fishermen to parse through the industries’ varied interactions with and attitudes toward sharks.

Sharks are more sought-after than ever. Yet, recreational anglers have become increasingly irate toward these species, complaining that too many of them are eating their hooked catch. Meanwhile, the diving industry says they are more valuable alive than dead. In Part III of this three-part series, The Marjorie journeys across the state of Florida exploring a crucial question: Where do sharks fit into Florida’s future?

Sharks worldwide are imperiled by overfishing. Yet experts disagree on whether policies in Florida and the U.S. aimed at protecting sharks have in fact done the opposite. In Part I of this three-part series, The Marjorie investigates how a federal ban on shark fins shrunk a commercial fishery and satisfied shark advocates — but did little to curb shark deaths.

USF professor William Schanbacher discusses how his work teaching religious studies led him to start the university's Food Sovereignty Initiative.

Gleaning involves picking perfectly good fruits and vegetables from farmers' fields after the harvest, so they can be donated to food banks.

Sunshine Community Compost says food waste spikes this time of year, so take extra care planning and consider composting.

Nature and culture set the stage for December events during the two-day expo.

What would it look like to shift from risky development and wasteful design? Some of the world’s most forward-thinking designers weigh in.

The Tampa-based tech platform allows neighbors to buy and sell home-grown foods.

Environmental justice advocates were circulating a petition for counties across Florida to use electric school buses at a weekend event to distribute free menstrual products and diapers in Tampa.

The sustainability advocate offers advice for going green later in life and tips for turning your backyard into an edible oasis.

Sustainability depends on many factors including the species, location, time of year, how the organism is harvested and how the harvest is regulated. Here are some general guidelines.