Growing up in the Pensacola area, I do not remember seeing many horseshoe crabs around here, but I do remember them. What I actually remember was how common they were further east in the Panama City and St. Joe area. These animals are big ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesGrowing up in this area, I do not remember seeing many horseshoe crabs around here, but I do remember them. What I actually remember was how common they were further east in the Panama City and St. Joe area. These animals are big fans of grass ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & MarineThis is a very old, ancient creature. Fossil records suggest they may have existed, in the present form they are now, 450 million years ago. This predates the fish and dinosaur fossils. Once found in several oceans and seas, today they are ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, WildlifeDiamondback terrapins are a flagship species for coastal salt marshes. In the attempt to assess the health of the Pensacola Bay system, Florida Sea Grant seeks volunteers to help monitor selected beaches in the bay area for the presence of ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & MarineBut, should they be? Is it too soon? In other articles I have posted on other sites I have discussed the strange weather we are having this winter and how it may be effecting coastal wildlife. Recently I was driving highway 98 on the west side ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine