Category Archives: Marine Resource Conservation

Summer Rain in the Florida Panhandle

Posted on July 29, 2017 by John

ARTICLE BY DR. MATT DEITCH; water quality specialist – University of Florida Milton Summer is a great time for weather-watching in the Florida panhandle. Powerful thunderstorms appear out of nowhere, and can pour inches of rain in an area in … Continue reading →

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Sea Turtles of the Panhandle: 2016 Nesting Numbers and Notes

Posted on June 3, 2017 by John

There are five species of sea turtles that nest from May through October on Florida beaches. The loggerhead, the green turtle and the leatherback all nest regularly in the Panhandle, with the loggerhead being the most frequent visitor.  Two other … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Choctawhatchee Bay – National Estuaries Week

Posted on September 23, 2016 by John

September 17-24, 2016 was the nation’s 28th time to celebrate America’s coasts and estuaries during National Estuaries Week.  This week helps us to remember to appreciate the challenges these coastal ecosystems face, along with their beauty and utility. Estuaries, semi-enclosed … Continue reading →

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The Autumn Journey of Red Drum

Posted on September 16, 2016 by John

Cool mornings this week reminded everyone fall is just around the corner. This subtle change in temperature inspires many of us to behave differently. It’s actually enjoyable to be outside again. Now, it’s easier to relax and drink a morning … Continue reading →

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The Return of the Bay Scallop to Pensacola Bay?

Posted on August 26, 2016 by John

MAN do folks in the Florida panhandle like scallops. I recently visited boat ramps at Steinhatchee and Keaton Beach (in the Big Bend) and the parking lots were full of trucks and boat trailers belonging to people combing the grassbeds … Continue reading →

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