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Seagrasses and Sand Flats

  • Seagrasses and Sand FlatsWildlife in North Florida- Critters Big and Small

    Backyard Ecology (Plus new video on Bay Mouth Bar)

    by David October 2, 2012
    by David October 2, 2012

    Bay Mouth Bar is one of the most ecologically diverse places in the world. Dr. …

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  • Plants- From Wildflowers to Longleaf PineSeagrasses and Sand Flats

    What Have Seagrass Beds Done For Me Lately?

    by Randall September 27, 2012
    by Randall September 27, 2012

    Seagrass beds are productive ecosystems. Not only are they nurseries for commercially important seafood species, …

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  • ArcheologyNative CultureSeagrasses and Sand Flats

    Shells, Buried History, and the Apalachee Coastal Connection

    by Rob Diaz de Villegas May 29, 2012
    by Rob Diaz de Villegas May 29, 2012

    Have you ever found oyster shells in the dirt of your backyard? If you have …

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    Seagrass beds “down under”

    by Randall February 14, 2012
    by Randall February 14, 2012

    We welcome Dr. Randall Hughes and Dr. David Kimbro back to the United States! Randall …

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  • Oyster Reef Ecology | On the ReefSeagrasses and Sand Flats

    In the Grass, On the Reef, A World Away

    by Randall January 23, 2012
    by Randall January 23, 2012

    Randall and David have traveled to Australia on visiting research appointments to study habitats like …

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    Horse Conchs Rule the Seagrass Bed

    by Rob Diaz de Villegas June 28, 2011
    by Rob Diaz de Villegas June 28, 2011

    In this preview video for the new “in the Grass, On the Reef” documentary, we …

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  • Seagrasses and Sand FlatsWildlife in North Florida- Critters Big and Small

    Photo Feature: Bedazzled Predator

    by Rob Diaz de Villegas April 21, 2011
    by Rob Diaz de Villegas April 21, 2011

    Rob Diaz de Villegas WFSU-TV It kind of looks like one of those vintage ’80’s …

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  • Oyster Reef Ecology | On the ReefSalt Marsh Ecology | In the GrassSeagrasses and Sand Flats

    Coastal Critters and More at the FSUCML Open House

    by Rob Diaz de Villegas April 17, 2011
    by Rob Diaz de Villegas April 17, 2011

    Rob Diaz de Villegas WFSU-TV When I heard it was supposed to rain on Saturday, …

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  • Oyster Reef Ecology | On the ReefSalt Marsh Ecology | In the GrassSeagrasses and Sand Flats

    What are those new images that are popping up on the blog?

    by Randall April 5, 2011
    by Randall April 5, 2011

    Every post from here on out will adhere to our “master plan.” Well, it was …

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    Welcome to Bay Mouth Bar!

    by Cristina March 24, 2011
    by Cristina March 24, 2011

    Cristina Lima Martinez FSU Coastal & Marine Lab First Impressions As soon as you arrive …

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iNaturalist became a part of the WFSU Ecology Blog during the EcoCitizen Project in 2019.  Since then, we’ve used it to help identify the many plants and animals we see on our shoots.  And on the Backyard Blog, we show how it can be used to identify weeds and garden insects, to help figure out what’s beneficial or a possible pest.  Below is the iNaturalist profile belonging to WFSU Ecology producer Rob Diaz de Villegas.

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The WFSU Ecology Blog
  • Home
    • About the WFSU Ecology Blog
    • EcoAdventures
      • Kayak and Canoe Adventures
      • Hiking
      • Wildlife Watching
    • Observations From the Field
      • White Pelicans Visit Dr. Charles L. Evans Pond in Tallahassee
      • An April Walk at Ochlockonee River WMA
      • Nesting Raptors at Honeymoon Island State Park
    • WFSU Public Media Home
  • Documentaries
    • Secrets of the Seep: A Voyage into the Mysteries of Ocean Carbon
    • Finding the First Floridians: Underwater Archeologists Uncover Florida’s Prehistory
    • In Their Words: Black Legacy Communities in North Florida
    • EcoCitizen Show | Seasons in South Tallahassee
    • Red Wolf Family Celebrates First Year at the Tallahassee Museum
    • Roaming the Red Hills
    • Oyster Doctors
    • Testing the Ecology of Fear
    • EcoShakespeare
    • Stories from the Apalachicola
    • Classic WFSU Ecology Documentaries
  • Habitats
    • Estuaries
      • Oyster Reef
        • The Effects of Predators and Fear on Oyster Reefs
        • Apalachicola Oyster Research
        • Animal Species in a North Florida Intertidal Oyster Reef
        • Oyster Reef Ecology | On the Reef
      • Salt Marsh
        • In the Grass- Salt Marsh Biodiversity Study
        • Plants and Animals of a North Florida Salt Marsh
        • Salt Marsh Ecology | In the Grass
      • Seagrass Bed
        • Predatory Snails, and Prey, of the Bay Mouth Bar Seagrass Beds
      • In the Grass, On the Reef Glossary
    • Waterways Big and Small
      • Aucilla/ Wacissa Watershed
      • Apalachicola Basin
        • Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines | Virtual Field Trip
        • The Age of Nature Screening & Discussion | The Future of the Apalachicola
        • Apalachicola River and Bay
        • Apalachicola RiverTrek | Kayaking, Camping, & Hiking the River Basin
    • Longleaf Pine & Fire Ecology
  • Backyard Habitat
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      • My Year in Bugs: the 2022 Backyard Blog
      • Backyard Ecology Blog | 2021
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    • Backyard Flora and Fauna
      • Bees of North Florida and South Georgia
      • Wasps of North Florida: The Bad, the Ugly, and the (yes, really) Good
      • The Seasonality of Bees (and Bee Plants) in North Florida
      • Woody Vines of North Florida
      • Flies of North Florida are More Diverse than You’d Think
      • The Case for Weeds, Our Unsung Florida Native Plants
      • Devil’s Walkingstick: Your New Favorite Thorny Pollinator Plant?
      • Florida Native Milkweed | Tips for Growing Your Monarch Friendly Garden
      • Mistletoe | A Parasite for the Holidays (But Maybe We Like it Anyway?)
    • Florida Friendly Seasonal Planting Guide
    • Pollinator and Gardening Posts
    • Gardening Web Resources