Headed Out
August 9, 2012
Chasing a news story on a stormy day! #bayco new reefs being deployed right now! Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® Uploaded by www.cellspin.net READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesCategory: Coasts & Marine
August 9, 2012
Sea Turtle Nesting in Escambia County
July 27, 2012
Everyone loves sea turtles. One of the most exhilarating moments a person can have to is to see a sea turtle swimming in the Gulf from the beach, or a boat, or from our local fishing pier. It is an exciting moment not only for us but ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeFish + Plants = Lots of fun!
July 24, 2012
After taking a break from our page for the holidays and a trip to the NACAA annual meeting, we are back in the swing of things! Recently, our office has seen a rise in the number of people calling about hydroponics, aquaculture, and aquaponics. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Something Fishy
July 17, 2012
This may sound like a fish story, but it’s true! People are eating more fish and shellfish than ever before! While seafood has always been popular in the South as a whole, no area is more graciously endowed with an abundance of fresh seafood ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural ResourcesSomething Fishy
July 16, 2012
This may sound like a fish story, but it’s true! People are eating more fish and shellfish than ever before! While seafood has always been popular in the South as a whole, no area is more graciously endowed with an abundance of fresh ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources
Bay Scallops in SWFL: Still A Protected Species
June 20, 2012
The Florida bay scallop is a bivalve mollusk that grows and lives in seagrass beds in relatively shallow water, 4 to 10 feet deep. At one time scallops could be found from Palm Beach to Pensacola. Today, consistently healthy populations ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, RecreationTags: Scallops
Resource Stewardship Tips for 2012 Recreational Red Snapper Season
June 7, 2012
By Les Harrison, Wakulla County Extension Director and L. Scott Jackson, Bay County Sea Grant Agent The 40-day 2012 Gulf of Mexico recreational Red Snapper season began June 1, and ends on July 1. Fishermen are preparing to optimize their ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Bag Limit, Bay County Extension, Environment, Extension, Fishing, Florida, Fun, Gulf Of Mexico, L. Scott Jackson, Les Harrison, Natural Resources, Red Snapper, Rules, Seasonal, Tips, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension
A History of Marine Science in Escambia County
April 3, 2012
Pensacola has had a strong tie to the Gulf of Mexico and the bay since its settlement in 1559. Most of the estuaries along the northern Gulf are drowned-river valleys. This type of estuary tends to be very wide and very shallow. They are ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, WaterMarch is Seagrass Awareness Month
March 5, 2012
March is Seagrass Awareness Month in Florida! Seagrasses are a valuable part of the marine environment and support our local economy. Most commercial and recreationally important fish, crabs and shrimp spend some time of their lives ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources