In recent weeks, the country has heard about shark attacks off the Carolina coast and great whites off the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico – then of course, we just completed “Shark Week”. This sometimes makes… Read More
When writing about wildlife you may encounter on our local beaches, you sometimes overlook the obvious… like the pinfish. There are over 500 species of fishes found in the Gulf of Mexico, and estimated 200 of them have… Read More
For many young Americans, their first encounter with marine life is with the hermit crab. Along the shores of the northern Gulf of Mexico, this animal is very common. It can be found day or night, high or… Read More
This is an interesting animal that I did not see a lot in the Pensacola area growing up, but more people do see now. The horseshoe crab is not a crab at all, but rather a cousin of… Read More
In this series of restoring the health of the Pensacola Bay System, we are not only focusing on the status of the bay but what citizens can do to help improve things. If you are a waterfront property… Read More
The manatee may be one of the more iconic animals in the state of Florida. In Wyoming, we think of bison and bears. In Florida, we think of alligators and manatees. However, encountering this marine mammal in the… Read More
This week’s article is a bit different… it is about nature we hope you DO NOT see – but hope you let us know if you do. Most of you know that Florida, along with many other states,… Read More
Shrimp, oysters, blue crab and fish have been harvested from the Pensacola Bay System (PBS) for decades, although there has been a decline in all in recent years. Annual landings (in pounds) have ranged from Fish 66,000 –… Read More
Just a decade ago, few people would have known what a gopher tortoise was and would have hard time finding one. But today, because of the protection they have been afforded by the state, they are becoming more… Read More
What is bioaccumulation of toxins? Our bodies come in contact, and produce, toxins every day. The production of toxins can result during simple metabolism of food. However, our bodies are designed with a system to rid us… Read More
