Tag: Sea Life
Enjoy delicious stone crab claws now through May, 2015.
October 26, 2014
The commercial and recreation stone crab season has opened! Now is the time to enjoy local stone crab claws. Whether you catch them yourself or buy from a local seafood market, the delicious meat is worth the effort and cost. There are 2 ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesTags: Fisheries, Panhandle Outdoors, Recreation, Sea Life, Seafood, Stone Crab, Uncategorized
Wildlife Flourishes in Florida’s Summer! But Watch for Invaders Too!
July 6, 2013
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Category: Natural ResourcesTags: Frog, Invasives, Panhandle Outdoors, Sea Life, Toads, Treefrog, Wildlife
Expedition Florida 500 Launches in Pensacola
January 3, 2013
It is human nature to explore. We are a curious species, yearning from birth to stimulate our senses of sight, smell, touch...from an infant's grab at a colorful toy to an astronaut setting foot on the moon, we thrive on new adventures and ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesTags: Events, Florida History, Habitat Conservation, Panhandle Outdoors, Recreation, Sea Life, Water Conservation, Watershed
“Sea”sons Greetings!
December 19, 2012
Many marine species have festive holiday names. Jingle Shells, Pinecone Fish, Red Drum, Marine Snow, and Christmas Tree Worms are just a few. Pinecone Fish get their name as result of their armored plates called scutes. The scutes have ridges ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesTags: Bristle Worm, Christmas, Curiosities, Festive, Fish, Holiday, Panhandle Outdoors, Red Drum, Sea Life, Shells
Diamonds in the Marsh
December 5, 2012
It is hard to say one turtle is more beautiful than another but this is one beautiful turtle! The diamondback terrapin is the only brackish water turtle in the United States. These turtles can be easily distinguished from other species by ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesTags: Brackish Turtle, BRD, Bycatch Reduction Device, Crab Trap, Curiosities, Diamondback Terrapin, Habitat Conservation, Lend A Hand, Panhandle, Panhandle Outdoors, Research, Sea Life, Wildlife