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Explore Our Coasts
Dr. David Kimbro and Dr. Randall Hughes work to unlock the secrets of the intertidal ecosystems that make up our coasts. In a series of short videos, they explore the inner workings of salt marshes, oyster reefs, and seagrass beds as well as the ways in which we enjoy what they offer us. Join us as we kayak, snorkel, and wade the wet and wild of the Forgotten Coast.
In the Grass, On the Reef is funded by the National Science Foundation.
Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance oyster volunteers needed
Friday, June 21
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM/CT
South Walton Center of Northwest Florida State College
Santa Rosa, FLThe CBA is building bagged shell reefs along Choctawhatchee Bay to fight erosion and promote the growth of an ecosystem that, as we see over and over on this blog, provides many benefits to us. Contact Rachel Gwin at gwinr@nwfsc.edu for more information.
We just recently did a video on the CBA's oyster recycling program. Watch here to see how local restaurants and volunteers help build healthy coasts along Choctawhatchee Bay.
Allie the Loggerhead Sea Turtle Release Party
Saturday, June 22
1:00 - 3:00 PM/ET
Bald Point State ParkIn May of 2012 Allie was rescued from Alligator Harbor by clam farmers who found her floating sick and weak. The Gulf Specimen Marine Lab has been rehabilitating Allie and will be releasing her back into the Gulf. The lab is inviting the public to join them at Bald Point State Park to see Allie off.
Learn more here.
Related Links
- FSU Coastal & Marine Lab
- WFSU SciGirls Blog
- Saturday at the Sea
- Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve
- St. Joseph Bay Buffer Preserve
- St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
- Matanzas Estuarine Research Reserve
- Choctowhatchee Basin Alliance
- The Randall Hughes Lab
- The David Kimbro Lab
- Northeastern Marine Science Center
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The River, the Bay, and the Army Corps of Engineers
The Army Corps of Engineers came to Apalachicola Bay to see the state of the oyster fishery firsthand. On RiverTrek 2012, paddlers learned about the effects of low flow from the Apalachicola River on the Bay and the Floodplain. Part 1 of that adventure airs tonight, Wednesday, October 24. Continue reading
RiverTrek 2012: A Quick Look Back
RiverTrek 2012 is over, and we’ve gotten all the posts up that we couldn’t due to connectivity in remote places along the river. And, there are videos to come! Continue reading
Rivertrek Day 5: Owl Creek to Apalachicola
Rob Diaz de Villegas WFSU-TV Every morning starts with interesting noises that hear from my sleeping bag. I’ve been spending a lot of time listening, and I always hear other people up coughing, walking around. Camping doesn’t always mean great … Continue reading
RiverTrek Day 4: Dead Lakes to Owl Creek
Rob Diaz de Villegas WFSU-TV The sounds I hear in my tent every morning sort of define where we slept that night. Alum Bluff had the barred owls, Estiffinulga had the rooster and boats launching. Dead Lakes had a low … Continue reading
RiverTrek Day 3: Estiffanulga to Dead Lakes
Rob Diaz de Villegas WFSU-TV Yesterday I talked about how I heard barred owls as I lay in my sleeping bag in the morning. I heard some owls, barred and horned (they say barred owls sound like they say “who … Continue reading
RiverTrek Day 2: Alum Bluff to Estiffanulga
Day 2 was a day of tall bluffs along the river. Instead of just paddling by them, we hiked up one. We also saw some of the oldest cypress trees along the river. Continue reading
RiverTrek Day 2: Waking Up
Rob Diaz de Villegas WFSU-TV Good morning from Rob on Georgia’s phone! It’s easier for me to post from here. Last night, I had dreams about uploading blog posts. When I woke up, a barred owl was calling near the … Continue reading
RiverTrek Day 1: Woodruff Dam to Alum Bluff
Day one of the paddle started in thick fog, and included a trek along Means Creek and a talk by Helen Light about the state of the coastal floodplain. Continue reading
RiverTrek Day 1: Paddling into the Fog
We started the morning paddling together, but as we separated into smaller groups, paddlers would disappear into the fog. Continue reading
107 Miles to Go*
In the Grass, On the Reef is going down the entirety of the Apalachicola River, the source of fresh water for Apalachicola oysters. Join the adventure and learn more about the threats facing the river from Wednesday through Sunday, October 10-14. Continue reading
