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In 2018, a massive harmful algal bloom (HAB) along Florida's southwestern coast killed 2,000 tons of marine life and caused $8 million in business losses. This HAB was a red tide, which is a rapid increase of the algal species Karenia brevis, a marine dinoflagellate common in the Gulf of Mexico. However, HABs can be caused by many different algal species in many different types of water bodies. 

In this series of Science by the Slice, a podcast by the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center), experts will break down the topic of harmful algal blooms to better understand their causes and implications. In this episode, you’ll hear from Ed Phlips, professor at the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences at the University of Florida; Betty Staugler, NOAA harmful algal bloom liaison at the Florida Sea Grant; and Mike Allen, professor at the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences at the University of Florida.

Resources:
https://www.flseagrant.org/habs/

https://water.ifas.ufl.edu/algal-blooms/

https://habsos.noaa.gov/

https://habscope.gcoos.org/

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Music "Cases to Rest" by Blue Dot Sessions 
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In this episode, you'll hear clips from the interviews that didn’t make the main episode of 'Bloom' Goes the Dinoflagellate! The speakers featured in this episode are Betty Staugler, the harmful algal bloom liaison with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Florida Sea Grant, and Ed Phlips, professor of algal physiology and ecology at the University of Florida.

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Music "Cases to Rest" by Blue Dot Sessions 
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Athletes work hard year-round to compete at the Olympics. Athletes at this year’s summer Olympics faced an unexpected obstacle in Tokyo— the heat. Continuing our conversation around the topic of the science of heat and our bodies, part two of this month’s podcast series will discuss heat-related illnesses in athletes. This episode features special guest, Rebecca Lopez, associate professor in the athletic training program at the University of South Florida. Listen to this episode to learn how athletes can beat the heat.

Resources related to Heat-related Illnesses

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Heat-related illnesses are preventable; however, more than 600 Americans succumb to extreme heat every year. In part one of this series focused on the science of heat and our bodies, we are joined by two experts on the topic of heat-related illnesses. Linda McCauley, dean and professor at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University, and Roxana Chicas, assistant professor at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University, share about human lives that have been affected by heat-related illnesses and how their research hopes to save lives. Listen now to learn more about the effects that extreme heat can have on human health.

Resources related to Heat-related Illnesses
Webinar with Dr. McCauley
Facing the Sun Documentary

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Music "Turquoise" by Podington Bear 
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Music "Algorithms" by Chad Crouch 
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Did you know that with over 3,000 species of mosquitoes worldwide, mosquitoes are the deadliest animal, causing more than 1 million deaths from mosquito-borne illnesses, such as West Nile, Eastern equine encephalitis, malaria and dengue?  Continuing our conversation around mosquitoes, part two of this month’s podcast series will discuss outreach and education efforts conducted by the PIE Center related to mosquito control and vector-borne illnesses, and the current research being conducted at the University of Florida to combat mosquito-borne illnesses. We will speak with University of Florida professor of agricultural education and communication and director of the PIE Center, Dr. Ricky Telg, and University of Florida professor of infectious diseases and director of the CDC Southeastern Regional Center of Excellence in Vector Borne Diseases, Dr. Rhoel Dinglasan. Listen to this episode to learn more.

Resources:
Prevent and Protect
The Centers of Excellence in Vector Borne Diseases
CDC Southeastern Regional Center of Excellence in Vector Borne Diseases

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Video Series:
Which Mosquitoes are "BAD"?
How do Mosquitoes Spread Diseases?
How to Reduce Mosquitoes around your Home?
Mosquito Control 101

Music "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions 
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Music "Adaptation (Instrumental)" by Anthem of Rain 
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In part one of our series focused on mosquitoes and mosquito control, we will hear from Dr. Eva Buckner, assistant professor and medical entomology extension specialist at the University of Florida’s Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory. Dr. Buckner provides training and information to UF/IFAS extension and staff, the UF community, and the public on the topics of mosquito identification, mosquito-borne diseases, integrated mosquito management, mosquito control product efficacy, and pesticide resistance testing. Listen to this episode to learn more about what part you play in your community to control mosquitoes.

Resources:
Prevent and Protect
Ask IFAS: Mosquitoes

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Forty percent of the hurricanes that strike the United States hit the state of Florida. That’s why building codes in Florida are updated to account for the damaging effects of hurricane-force winds. In this episode you’ll learn what goes into making buildings more hurricane-ready.

In part 2 of this series focused on hurricanes and natural disasters, we hear from Angie Lindsey, point of contact for the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN), and Kurtis Gurley, professor and director in the University of Florida’s Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment (ESSIE). These guests will inform us about available resources related to hurricane preparedness, building codes and hurricane research being conduct at the University of Florida’s Powell Family Structure and Materials Laboratory.

PIE Center News Story (with behind-the-scenes video): https://piecenter.com/2021/06/28/hurricane-podcast/

PIE Center/EDEN resources: https://piecenter.com/resources/natural-disaster-resources/

EDEN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EDENfb

Homeowner’s Handbook: https://disaster.ifas.ufl.edu/media/disasterifasufledu-/docs/Florida-Homeowners-Handbook.pdf

UF/IFAS resources: https://disaster.ifas.ufl.edu

NOAA resources: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov

CDC resources: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/index.html

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Music "Joika" by Lonely Punk 
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The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season officially started on June 1, 2021. Are you and your family prepared? In this episode of Science by the Slice, we hear from hurricane preparedness experts about disaster management, the famous Waffle House Index, and hurricane preparedness and recovery. We will hear from Angie Lindsey, point of contact for the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN), and Craig Fugate, former administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

EDEN: https://extensiondisaster.net

FEMA: https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

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Continuing our conversation around mental health awareness, episode two of this month’s podcast series will discuss the impact of natural disasters on mental health in agricultural and general populations. We will speak with University of Florida assistant professor Dr. Angie Lindsey as she shares stories of her work with the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) during natural disasters such as hurricanes. Dr. Lindsey’s background in crisis communication and work with Extension brings a unique perspective to the importance of mental health during times of crisis. Tune in as Dr. Lindsey shares her experiences and resources for mental health awareness in this episode of Science by the Slice. 

If you or someone you know has immediate mental health needs visit: https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/farmer-mental-health

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Rural and agricultural populations are more stressed than the general population. So how do we know when this stress becomes dangerous? May is Mental Health Awareness month, and this episode of Science by the Slice delves into stories and research surrounding mental health in agricultural and rural populations. First, we hear from Marshal Sewell, the son of a strawberry farmer with first-hand experiences of the mental health struggles faced by agricultural communities. Then, PIE Center graduate assistant Valentina Castano interviews Dr. Anna Scheyett, Dean of the School of Social Work at the University of Georgia. Dr. Scheyett discusses her research which uncovers the unique struggles among farmers and ranchers and highlights the importance of community involvement when discussing mental health awareness.

To learn more about Dr. Scheyette's rural mental health efforts visit: https://extension.uga.edu/topic-areas/timely-topics/Rural.html

If you or someone you know has immediate mental health needs visit: https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/farmer-mental-health

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