The Summer of Sharks
I am calling this “Summer of Sharks” as if this summer is more of a problem than others are. In fact, it is not… no more, so than any other summer –so we could call… Read More
Posted: July 12, 2017
I am calling this “Summer of Sharks” as if this summer is more of a problem than others are. In fact, it is not… no more, so than any other summer –so we could call… Read More
Posted: June 22, 2017
The first of two bay scallop searches set up by Florida Sea Grant in Big Lagoon and Santa Rosa Sound will be postponed. The first was scheduled for this Saturday – June 24 – but… Read More
Posted: June 17, 2017
It’s that time of year. Time to load up the mask and snorkels and head to the Big Bend for scallop season. This is a great family activity. The waters are relatively shallow and close… Read More
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: coastal wildlife, ecotourism, fisheries, snorkeling
Posted: June 17, 2017
What do you imagine when the word “ecotourism” comes to mind? I know I usually daydream about a trip my husband I took to Costa Rica several years ago, surrounded by lush tropical rainforests as we… Read More
Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Agritourism, coastal wildlife, ecotourism, fishing, Florida panhandle, Panhandle Outdoors, Recreation, snorkeling, Springs, wildlife
Posted: May 27, 2017
On May 7, 2017 Marsha Stanton spotted a manatee swimming by her pier in Big Lagoon near Pensacola. I am sure this was an exciting moment and Marsha was interested in letting someone know so… Read More
Posted: May 22, 2017
Yep, on May 7, 2017 Marsha Stanton spotted a manatee swimming by her pier in Big Lagoon. I am sure this was an exciting moment and Marsha was interested in letting someone know so that… Read More
Posted: May 4, 2017
Almost everyone who lives along the beaches of Escambia County is aware that May is the beginning of sea turtle season – but it is actually the beginning of nesting season for most of Florida’s… Read More
Posted: May 4, 2017
TEXT DEVELOPED BY SARAH STOLER Sea turtles can be identified from other species of Florida turtles first by their large size; many adults are 300 lbs or more and have a shell length of… Read More
Posted: April 29, 2017
I received a call the week before Earth Day to let me know that an alligator was laying on Pensacola Beach, on the Gulf side, near the gate to Ft. Pickens. This is certainly not… Read More
Posted: April 27, 2017
I received a call the week before Earth Day to let me know that an alligator was laying on the beach, on the Gulf side, near Regency Villas. This is certainly not something you see… Read More
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