Tag: Gulf Coast

Neither A Sea Turtle nor a River Cooter: Our Special Coastal Terrapin

by Erik Lovestrand
June 25, 2019

Most residents of our area have never encountered this beautiful aquatic reptile the Diamondback Coastal Terrapin. Population numbers are small, and they live in a very narrow band of habitat where our coastal salt marshes and sea grass beds ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Aquatic Reptile, Atlantic Coast, Coastal Terrapin, Crab Trap, Diamondback, Florida Panhandle, Gulf Coast, Terrapins

Cnidarians – Summertime Beach Spoilers

by Erik Lovestrand
May 28, 2019

Summertime at the beach is a family tradition for Franklin County residents and many visitors from inland regions far and wide. As the Gulf waters warm and more people take a dip you will begin to hear more exclamations of “ouch, something ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Cnides, Florida Panhandle, Gulf Coast, Jellyfish

Significant Barrier Dune Losses from Hurricane Michael

by Erik Lovestrand
January 29, 2019

The devastation delivered to people in the mid-Florida Panhandle by Michael is still very evident if you look around our area. Cleanup in Franklin County has been amazingly rapid as citizens and local governments work to restore a sense of normalcy. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Barrier Dune, Beach, Erosion, Florida Panhandle, Gulf Coast, Hurricane Michael

Starfish Found In Florida Waters

by Les Harrison
April 6, 2018

by Les Harrison With the return of warmer weather, the focus of outdoor activities is shifting to pursuits where the partakers can maintain a comfortable temperature personally. So logically this means taking advantage of the local water resources. North ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Atlantic, Gulf Coast, Les Harrison, Marine Biology, North Florida, Starfish, UF/IFAS

UF/IFASExtension Franklin County

UF/IFAS
Extension Franklin County