WFSU Ecology
Our ongoing quest is to find the essence of natural Florida, to answer the question: why is our place like no other? To do this, we dive in. We dive beneath the surface to discover how an ecosystem functions, and how it functions in concert with surrounding ecosystems. We dive in to meet the characters, the rare plants and animals, and the features of our landscape. And sometimes, we dive in quite literally.
Extras
From Moab to Arches, Sophie examines the (literal) science of horsepower.
News Wrap: Andy Burnham becomes Britain's 7th prime minister in a decade
Remembering PBS programming executive Sylvia Bugg
The highlights and controversies of the 2026 World Cup
U.S. launches more strikes on Iran after deaths of service members
Deadly shootings by ICE officers renew scrutiny of recruitment and training
Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on the political fallout of Trump's address
Netanyahu government defies court, raising constitutional crisis fears as election nears
Iran war hurting U.S. allies in region, former Jordanian foreign minister says
Rob Diaz de Villegas is WFSU Public Media's Ecology Producer. After years of producing WFSU's music program, OutLoud, Rob found himself in a salt marsh with a camera. This new beginning was the National Science Foundation-funded In the Grass, On the Reef, which became the award-winning WFSU Ecology Blog. Rob's Ecology work includes full-length documentaries, short-form television and radio stories, and podcasts. Rob is married with two children/ reluctant outdoor adventure companions.