On a recent trip to Bay Mouth Bar, we witnessed a little romance in the air (or saltwater) as one of the Forgotten Coast’s most unique looking predators heads somewhere warm for the winter.
November 2012
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Apalachicola River and BayEcoAdventuresKayak and Canoe AdventuresRivers and Streams
RiverTrek 2012 Part 2 | Apalachicola River Delta
Adventure and crisis on the Apalachicola: watch the conclusion of RiverTrek 2012. As the River and Bay face a major shortage of fresh water, eleven paddlers make their way down the entire river to raise awareness.
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Notes From the FieldPlants- From Wildflowers to Longleaf PineSalt Marsh Ecology | In the Grass
Notes from the Field: Getting the Dirt
by Althea Mooreby Althea MooreAlthea Moore is Dr. Randall Hughes’ graduate student. In today’s Notes From the Field, she describes her newest study and how she’s funding it: the increasingly popular and effective method of crowdfunding.
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Apalachicola River and BayEcoAdventuresOyster Reef Ecology | On the Reef
Split the Difference: Applied vs. Basic Science
by Davidby DavidApalachicola Bay is in trouble, and people need answers now. Dr. David Kimbro discusses the difference between science for the sake of gaining understanding, and applied science: where researchers try to solve specific problems.
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Oyster Reef Ecology | On the ReefSalt Marsh Ecology | In the Grass
The Benefits of Coastal Living
by Randallby RandallIn this week’s video, Saint Augustine Beach realtor Pat Hamilton talks about the real estate value of protecting wild land. Dr. Randall Hughes writes how living near these natural coastal habitats can be beneficial for both health and enjoyment.