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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.
Dimensions
Wednesday, May 22
7:30 PM, 6:30 CTWe look at a different kind of effort to restore oyster habitat. The Choctawatchee Basin Alliance, along with volunteers, are working to rebuild and restore oyster reefs using recycled and bagged shell. "In the Grass, On the Reef" tagged along for a day of collecting shell, monitoring, and building reefs.
Find more information on the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance and volunteering opportunities here.
Ice Cream Social & Summer Celebration
Sunday, June 2
2:00-6:00 PM/ET
Jubilee Cottage at Goodwood Museum
1600 Miccosukee Road,
Tallahassee, FLApalachicola Riverkeeper will be holding an Ice Cream Social fundraiser in support of the Apalachicola River and Bay. The day will include a RiverTrek presentation by Doug Alderson and WFSU-TV's Rob Diaz de Villegas, live music, and raffles. FSU Coastal & Marine Lab's Hanna Garland will also be giving a hands-on demonstration of the ecology of Apalachicola Bay.
Find more information 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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Tag Archives: Rivertrek 2012
Video: RiverTrek 2012 Part 2 and the Lost Post
Adventure and crisis on the Apalachicola: watch the conclusion of RiverTrek 2012. As the River and Bay face a major shortage of fresh water, eleven paddlers make their way down the entire river to raise awareness. Continue reading
Split the Difference: Applied vs. Basic Science
Apalachicola Bay is in trouble, and people need answers now. Dr. David Kimbro discusses the difference between science for the sake of gaining understanding, and applied science: where researchers try to solve specific problems. Continue reading
Video: RiverTrek 2012 Days 1 & 2
In Part 1 (of 2) of RiverTrek 2012, eleven paddlers head down the Apalachicola River. Within the first two days, they find themselves climbing down into caves and scaling bluffs as they get to know the area around the river as well. Continue reading
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 5: Made it!
Georgia Ackerman RiverTrek 2012 co-Coordinator We made it! Big wind on last 10 miles, but it didn’t slow this group down. Thank you to the support crew: Eddie Lueken, Mitch Ross, Fred Borg, Roy Ogles, Dawn Peffer, Rick Peffer, Captain … Continue reading
RiverTrek Day 5: Homestretch
Georgia Ackerman RiverTrek 2012 co-Coordinator Left Owl Creek shortly after daybreak. Break at fort Gadsden with mini-lecture from Doug Alderson. Beautiful morning. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post
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 4: From the Crew
Josh: The highlight for me today was to see the terrain and flora/fauna change as we move down the river. Covering the distance we’ve traveled really demonstrates the range of diversity the river supports. Rick: Sitting beside the campfire tonight after wrapping … Continue reading
