Monthly Archives: March 2012

Pea Crab Infestation!

We shift our focus from predators to parasites: FSU Coastal & Marine Lab’s Tanya Rogers discovers pea crabs inside of a large scale experiment’s oysters. In what conditions and in what geography do these kleptoparasites most afflict our beloved bivalves? Continue reading

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At the Buffer Preserve, Rare Plants Are “In the Grass”

Photographing rare plants might be harder than photographing rare birds! Our latest EcoAdventure takes us to the SJB State Buffer Preserve in search of one of the rarest and flashiest- the Chapman’s rhododendron. Continue reading

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Sounds of the Oyster Reef

For almost two years, the Kimbro and Hughes labs at the FSUCML have been sampling north Florida oyster reefs to see what animals are making use of the habitat. Now, using bioacoustical recordings made by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, we can take a listen as well. Continue reading

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10 Things to Think About as You Plan Your Kayak Camping Trip

You have to bring everything you need to survive for five days, and fit it all in a kayak. What do you bring? Georgia Ackerman and Rick Zelznak of the Wilderness Way have some answers. Continue reading

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