Oystermen and researchers are battling to revive the legendary Apalachicola Oyster. Oystermen know the bay; David Kimbro has researched oysters for years.
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Apalachicola River and BayEcoAdventuresKayak and Canoe AdventuresRivers and Streams
Kayaking the Apalachicola on RiverTrek 2012 | Days 1 & 2
In Part 1 (of 2) of RiverTrek 2012, eleven paddlers head down the Apalachicola River. Within the first two days, they find themselves climbing down into caves and scaling bluffs as they get to know the area around the river as well.
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Seagrasses and Sand FlatsWildlife in North Florida- Critters Big and Small
Backyard Ecology (Plus new video on Bay Mouth Bar)
by Davidby DavidBay Mouth Bar is one of the most ecologically diverse places in the world. Dr. David KImbro guides us through a menagerie of strange looking marine invertebrates, and describes the place’s importance to the field of ecology.
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Salt Marsh Ecology | In the Grass
Four Ways (and more) That Salt Marshes Earn Their Keep
by Randallby RandallEvery acre of salt marsh provides thousands of dollars of services to humankind. On this week’s video, Dr. Randall Hughes explores the surprising value of the marsh, a dynamic habitat that despite its external appearance, teems with fascinating creatures.
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Oyster Reef Ecology | On the ReefWildlife in North Florida- Critters Big and Small
Oyster reefs. Huh! What are they good for!
by Davidby DavidOysters on the half shell are delicious, but oysters do a lot of good sitting on the reef as well. In this week’s video and in his post, FSU Coastal & Marine Lab’s Dr. David Kimbro explores the many ways in which the bivalves benefit us.
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Oyster Reef Ecology | On the ReefSalt Marsh Ecology | In the Grass
How much is a salt marsh worth?
by Randallby RandallDo oysters have more value sitting on their reefs than on the half shell? When we lose salt marsh habitat, are we indirectly losing money? Dr. Randall Hughes presents her analysis on a few papers that seek to put a dollar sign on our coastal habitats.
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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 Randallby RandallEvery post from here on out will adhere to our “master plan.” Well, it was always part of the master plan, but now we’re showing you how. The many functions of and interactions within coastal habitats- as well as our human usage and appreciation- are all tied together as illustrated in this post.
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Roberto Diaz de Villegas WFSU-TV Let’s talk about the little guys. Think a little smaller…