Sea Grant Notes – Mar 6, 2020

March 6, 2020 Sea Grant Notes DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IS NOW MONITORING 10 SITES FOR BACTERIA IN SWIMMING WATERS IN THE PENSACOLA BAY AREA This week all are GOOD – you can check out… Read More
Posted: March 6, 2020
March 6, 2020 Sea Grant Notes DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IS NOW MONITORING 10 SITES FOR BACTERIA IN SWIMMING WATERS IN THE PENSACOLA BAY AREA This week all are GOOD – you can check out… Read More
Posted: March 3, 2020
This is a new one for many of you… mud turtles. Most have never heard of them. They are very small turtles with oval shaped, domed shells that have hinges similar to box turtles. There… Read More
Posted: February 28, 2020
February 28, 2020 Sea Grant Notes FLORIDA MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM – FRESHWATER COURSE Escambia/Santa Rosa Extension is offering the 40-hour Freshwater Course of the Florida Master Naturalist Program. Classes will meet on Tuesdays between… Read More
Posted: February 21, 2020
The birds… This is nuts… an article about the birds of the Gulf of Mexico in 500 words or less… right. Do you know how many species of birds live in and around the Gulf?… Read More
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Birds, Embrace the Gulf 2020, Seabirds, Shorebirds
Posted: February 21, 2020
February 21, 2019 Sea Grant Notes LOCAL MANATEE WATCH REPORTING As many know, there has been an increase in manatee sightings across the area. The Escambia County Extension Office, working with Escambia County Division… Read More
Posted: February 20, 2020
These are some of the most unique turtles in the Order Chelonia. Softshells are very distinct with their flat, leathery shells and long tubular snouts. These guys like to lie beneath the sand of Florida’s… Read More
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Florida turtles, Softshell turtles, Year of the Turtle
Posted: February 14, 2020
February 14, 2019 Sea Grant Notes THIS UPCOMING WEEK CARPENTERS CREEK IMPROVEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Washington High School Auditorium – 6:00 PM 6000 College Parkway SCIENCE HOUR Vibrio in Our Local Area Dr…. Read More
Posted: February 13, 2020
Tip #5 – Impacts on Plants and Sea Life. Continuing this series developed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, this month we look at the impacts boaters can have on aquatic plants and… Read More
Posted: February 13, 2020
When you think of reptiles you typically think of tropical rainforest or the desert. However, there is at least one member of the three orders of reptiles that do live in the sea. Saltwater crocodiles… Read More
Posted: February 5, 2020
This is one of the most beloved animals on the planet… sea turtles. Discussions and debates over all sorts of local issues occur but when sea turtles enter the discussion, most agree – “we like… Read More
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
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