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Celebrating Dr. Odum’s 100th Birthday with an outing on the Silver River

To commemorate Dr. Howard T. Odum's 100th birthday on September 1st, the Florida Springs Institute hosted a Springs Outing at Silver Springs State Park. It was truly an unforgettable day! Guy Marwick, the founder of the Silver River Museum, kicked off our Outing with a fascinating tour of the museum, sharing insights into Florida’s unique history. Dr. Robert Knight, FSI board president, founder, and former student of Dr. Odum, delivered an insightful presentation on Dr. Odum's legacy, highlighting…

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Latest Silver Springs Fish Study Shows Exotic Fish Explosion

Scientists have been studying the fish population at Silver Springs for decades. The most recent study completed by the Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute (FSI) reveals a troubling trend. Blue tilapia, an exotic fish, has exploded at Silver Springs over the last two years to 88% of the total fish population. “This is a troubling trend because blue tilapia compete with native mullet and gizzard shad for food and bass and sunfish for nesting areas. They…

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