UF news for week of Sept. 22 listed

September 19, 2014

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Here are the releases the University of Florida’s media relations office expects to send next week, subject to change:

Monday, Sept. 22

FOSSILS BIODIVERSITY -- Many native species have vanished from tropical islands because of human impact, but University of Florida scientists have discovered how fossils can be used to restore lost biodiversity.

EVENTS 0922 – events for upcoming weeks of possible media interest.

Tuesday, Sept. 23

RECORD CROCODILES -- A record number of American crocodile hatchlings have been counted in the Everglades National Park this summer – a positive development for the threatened species, University of Florida scientists say. PHOTO, GRAPHIC

Wednesday, Sept. 24

Open

Thursday, Sept. 25

Open

Friday, Sept. 26

BUDGET 0926 -- advisory for next week’s releases.