Category: Wildlife
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Tunicates (aka Sea Squirts)
May 12, 2014
Holly Abeels, Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent Tunicates are found throughout the Indian River Lagoon growing attached to mangrove roots, pilings, oyster reefs, and any hard substance they can find every spring and into the summer. They ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, WildlifeTags: Brevard County, Environment, Florida Sea Grant, Indian River Lagoon, Oceans, Sea Squirt, Tunicates, Water
Our Recovering Florida Black Bear Population
April 25, 2014
Florida Black Bear visiting an easy food source. Photo by Jennifer Bearden Florida Black Bear are the largest land mammals in the state of Florida. At birth they are smaller than a soda can but they quickly grow up to 250-400 pounds for males ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Bear, Black, Florida, Panhandle Outdoors, Population, Recovering