Waterfront Times

With a little training, you can help advance science

Have you ever wanted to be a scientist? You still can — and you can do it today with just your phone or a notepad. Citizen science is a method of scientific data collection where community volunteers gather observations, photos and other metrics about the world around them.

Local Riverwalk among the top 10 once again

or the second year in a row, Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk has been named to USA Today’s “Top 10 Riverwalks in the Country” Readers’ Choice list.

Study: Vessel traffic affecting marine wildlife

A new study provides a comprehensive global look of how vessel traffic affects large marine wildlife including whales, dolphins, seals, manatees, sea turtles, sharks and rays.

Fishing group empowers women on, off the water

Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing is about more than fishing. While over 10,000 people have learned the sport through the group’s hands-on training, immersive seminars and guided trips, participants like Robin Krueger say the experience goes far deeper.

Science program drawing students to risk-related careers

As a member of the U.S. Coast Guard, Douglas Flessner spent his time quickly mobilizing emergency staff and supplies for disasters and major storms like Hurricane Idalia.

New boating restricted area takes effect

FORT LAUDERDALE — A 30 day courtesy warning on new speed restrictions enacted on the Intracoastal between the Sunrise and Oakland Park boulevard bridges is expiring in early March.