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 any summer the… Read More
Tag: coastal wildlife
Big Lagoon and Santa Rosa Sound Scallop Search Postponed Due to Bad Water Conditions
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 water conditions as… Read More
It is Scallop Season… to the east of us
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 to shore –… Read More
Ecotourism in Northwest Florida
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 ziplined through the… Read More
Manatee Sightings in the Panhandle
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 that the unusual… Read More
Manatee Seen in Big Lagoon
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 the unusual encounter… Read More
It’s May… and the Official Beginning of Turtle Season
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 turtles. Florida is… Read More
Sea Turtles Found in Escambia County
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 3-4 ft. However,… Read More
Look Who Is Enjoying the Beach This Spring… An Alligator!
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 something you see… Read More
Look Who’s Enjoying the Beach This Spring… An Alligator!
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 every day. Two… Read More