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In the Grass, On the Reef, Over the Airwaves

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Rob

In the Grass, On the Reef June 29, 2011 at 7:30 PM/ ET WFSU-TV Rob Diaz de Villegas WFSU-TV A little over a year ago, when the FSU Coastal & Marine Laboratory and WFSU-TV – a TV station – started … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Arts | Tagged Bay Mouth Bar, coastal ecology, crown conch, Florida State University, forgotten coast, FSU Coastal and Marine Lab, gulf of mexico, horse conch, marine biology, marine ecology, mud crabs, oyster, oyster reef, periwinkle snails, predator, prey, WFSU-TV | 1 Comment

To Houston and Back: A story of a marine biologist and bugs

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Emily

Emily Field FSU Coastal & Marine Lab Several weeks ago, I went to Houston to meet Thomas Decker, a tech in Steve Pennings’ lab at the University of Houston. Thomas graciously offered up his time to help me with my … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Grass | Tagged biodiversity, Florida State University, forgotten coast, FSU Coastal and Marine Lab, gulf of mexico, insect, marine biology, marine ecology, salt marsh, science, St. Joe Bay, St. Joseph Bay | Leave a comment

Crown Conchs Galore!

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Hanna

Hanna Garland FSU Coastal & Marine Lab One of the most fascinating aspects of the field of science is the unpredictable patterns and directions that certain communities can take over a period of time. Whether the change in a habitat … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Reef | Tagged coastal ecology, Florida State University, FSU Coastal and Marine Lab, marine biology, marine ecology, nature, oyster, oyster bed, oyster reef, predator, predator effects, Saint Augustine, science | 6 Comments

Crown Conchs Overrun Saint Augustine Reefs

Posted on May 3, 2011 by David

Dr. David Kimbro’s St. Augustine research site oyster reefs were once commercially viable but have been failing, and there is an overabundance of a particular oyster predator- the crown conch. David and his lab look into the causes for this sharp decline. Read more this week on In the Grass, On the Reef. Continue reading →

Posted in On the Reef | Tagged coastal ecology, crown conch, Florida State University, FSU Coastal and Marine Lab, marine biology, marine ecology, National Science Foundation, nature, NSF, oyster, oyster bed, oyster reef, predator, predator effects, prey, Saint Augustine, science | 4 Comments

The New Predator Experiment

Posted on April 27, 2011 by David

Dr. David Kimbro FSU Coastal & Marine Lab Hey folks, Where did my winter of catching up on work go? And why is spring quickly hurtling into summer? YIKES! …Okay, I feel better. All of us here feel a little … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Reef | Tagged biogeographic, catfish, coastal ecology, experiments, Florida State University, forgotten coast, FSU Coastal and Marine Lab, marine biology, marine ecology, mud crabs, National Science Foundation, nature, NSF, oyster, oyster bed, oyster reef, predator, prey, Saint Augustine, stone crab, trophic cascade | 5 Comments

Photo Feature: Bedazzled Predator

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Rob

Rob Diaz de Villegas WFSU-TV It kind of looks like one of those vintage ’80′s jackets adorned with mirrors and sequins- mollusk style. This horse conch’s got a little bit of everything on it, the result of an interesting reversal … Continue reading →

Posted in In the (Sea) Grass, On the Sand | Tagged Alligator Harbor, alligator point, barnacles, Bay Mouth Bar, bryozoan, crepidula, forgotten coast, gulf of mexico, habitat provision, horse conch, marine biology, marine ecology, oyster, predator, prey | Leave a comment

Coastal Critters and More at the FSUCML Open House

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Rob

Rob Diaz de Villegas WFSU-TV When I heard it was supposed to rain on Saturday, I was a little bummed. I was planning on taking the family to the FSU Coastal and Marine Lab Open House followed by the FSU … Continue reading →

Posted in Along the Coast | Tagged appreciation, blue crab, coastal ecology, crown conch, Florida State University, forgotten coast, FSU Coastal and Marine Lab, gulf of mexico, marine biology, marine ecology, periwinkle snails, Saturday at the Sea, science, Sea to See, snail races, striped burrfish | 1 Comment

What are those new images that are popping up on the blog?

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Randall

Every post from here on out will adhere to our “master plan.” Well, it was always part of the master plan, but now we’re showing you how. The many functions of and interactions within coastal habitats- as well as our human usage and appreciation- are all tied together as illustrated in this post. Continue reading →

Posted in In the (Sea) Grass, In the Grass, On the Reef, On the Sand | Tagged biodiversity, coastal ecology, Florida State University, FSU Coastal and Marine Lab, habitat provision, marine biology, marine ecology, oyster reef, predator, prey, salt marsh, science, sedimentation, water filtration | 2 Comments

Who am I? Identity In the Grass

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Katie

Katie Lotterhos FSU Department of Biological Sciences, FSU When we look at a salt marsh, we see thousands of stems of cordgrass. But in reality, the coastline may be made up of only a few different genetic individuals. This is … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Grass | Tagged biodiversity, chromosome, clonal reproduction, coastal ecology, cordgrass, DNA, Florida State University, forgotten coast, FSU Coastal and Marine Lab, genetics, genotype, gulf of mexico, marine biology, marine ecology, microsatelite, National Science Foundation, nature, NSF, salt marsh, science, smooth cordgrass, spartina alterniflora, St. Joe Bay, St. Joseph Bay | 2 Comments

What do ecologists do for fun?

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Randall

Dr. Randall Hughes FSU Coastal & Marine Lab Last week, David and I (along with all the students and technicians in our labs, and over 500 other ecologists/students) attended the Benthic Ecology Meeting in Mobile, AL. You may well wonder – … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Grass | Tagged coastal ecology, Florida State University, FSU Coastal and Marine Lab, jobs on the coast, juncus roemarianus, marine biology, marine ecology, science | 1 Comment

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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.

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The 23rd Annual Tupelo Honey Festival

Saturday, May 18th
Lake Alice Park
Wewahitchka, FL

Local farmers will be bringing their honey, and there will be arts & crafts and music. Wewahitchka was the setting for 1997's "Ulee's Gold," and our campsite for day three of RiverTrek 2012.

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Sharks & Chablis

Sunday, May 19
2:00 - 7:00 PM/ET
Gulf Specimen Marine Lab
Panacea, FL

The Gulf Specimen Marine Lab will holding its 4th annual winetasting fundraiser. Along with live music and a silent auction, the fundraiser will include exhibits, guided tours of the aquarium, and live sea creatures.

Learn more here.
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