I was recently conducting a survey for diamondback terrapins from my paddleboard in a small estuarine lagoon within the Pensacola Bay System. Even if we do not find our target species during these surveys – I, and our volunteers, see all ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
In our continuing series on the biogeographic distribution of island vertebrates, this week we look at a creature that, for some, is as scary as sharks – the rays. The term stingray congers up stinging barbs and painful encounters, and these ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
It is now late May and in recent weeks I, and several volunteers, have been surveying the area for terrapins, horseshoe crabs, and monitoring local seagrass beds. We see many creatures when we are out and about; one that has been quite common ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources