This is the first of our NSF funded videos following research along our coasts. Dr. David Kimbro and Dr. Randall Hughes study intertidal habitats full of fascinating creatures that help drive the economy of our coasts and beyond.
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coastal ecology
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Ecology in Art & LiteratureOyster Reef Ecology | On the ReefWildlife in North Florida- Critters Big and Small
The Biology / Art Intersection
by Tanyaby TanyaTanya Rogers has two loves: biology and science. This makes sense, as wildlife is inherently beautiful. As she explains, a drawn image can be more than pleasing imagery, it can be illuminating as well.
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Oyster Reef Ecology | On the ReefWildlife in North Florida- Critters Big and Small
Sounds of the Oyster Reef
For almost two years, the Kimbro and Hughes labs at the FSUCML have been sampling north Florida oyster reefs to see what animals are making use of the habitat. Now, using bioacoustical recordings made by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, we can take a listen as well.
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We welcome Dr. Randall Hughes and Dr. David Kimbro back to the United States! Randall shares a video of a seagrass bed Port Phillip Bay, Australia.
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The Apalachicola River Basin is known as one of the most biodiverse places in the United States. But what does biodiversity mean? As it turns out, there is more than one answer.
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Oyster Reef Ecology | On the ReefSeagrasses and Sand Flats
In the Grass, On the Reef, A World Away
by Randallby RandallRandall and David have traveled to Australia on visiting research appointments to study habitats like oyster reefs and seagrass beds that are at once familiar, yet quite a bit different and even a little dangerous.
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What’s not to love about oysters? They clean the water, they’re delicious, and they have surprising economic value. Some members of the Kimbro lab found an oyster that seems to love them back.
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Plants- From Wildflowers to Longleaf PineSalt Marsh Ecology | In the Grass
A long time in the making
by Randallby RandallIf you want an activity that will take a lot of your time, go out onto your lawn and try to figure out which blades of grass belong to what individual plant. The grass in a salt marsh, like your lawn, is made up of various individuals, each with different characteristics that contribute to the success of a marsh. Dr. Randall Hughes’ new experiment looks at what makes habitat building cordgrass individuals successful.
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Hanna Garland spent her summer on oyster reefs north of the Matanzas Inlet, looking for the cause to an extremely localized crown conch infestation that is decimating the oyster population. Now she’s back in Tallahassee, getting used to desk work and pouring over the data she collected.
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Plants- From Wildflowers to Longleaf PineSalt Marsh Ecology | In the Grass
Are two friends better than one?
by Randallby RandallFiddler crabs benefit salt marshes. Ribbed mussels benefit salt marshes. But together, is their effect even greater, or do they cancel each other out? Dr. Randall Hughes of the FSU Coastal & Marine Lab looks to find out.
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