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
Join Elmo and the Sesame Street gang on a once-in-a-lifetime African safari adventure.
Riley Downing sings about the overlooked corners of American life in 'Landfill Poetry'
Brooks and Capehart on Trump's 'forever trade war'
National parks under strain from Trump's construction projects and political pressure
Devastating scale of Himalayan floods comes into focus as rescuers arrive
Fed Chair Warsh not ruling out interest rate hike amid inflation concerns
Groundbreaking treatments and vaccines offer hope in fight against cancer
News Wrap: Friday marks 6 months since Iran war started
August 28, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
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.