Living shorelines provide habitat, protect inland areas
Like estuaries themselves, shorelines are relatively small places within a much larger body of water, but they can…
Ancient Ritual: Summer brings the magic and mystery of sea turtle nesting to our beaches
By Marcia Biggs Florida’s snowbirds may have packed up and headed north, but another invasion is now heading…
Unique partnership protects nesting birds in Tampa Bay
Top: A colony of royal terns nests on a dredged material management area in Hillsborough Bay. Photo courtesy…
Transects track long-term changes in coastal habitats
[printfriendly]From a boat on the bay it’s hard to visualize their importance, but five new transects are an…
Waves of water bringing tides of tourists
[printfriendly]The connection between our natural environment and the tourist pipeline By James Anthony Schnur Florida’s lengthy coastline and…
News Briefs — Winter, 2016
EPC to publish Guide to Artificial Reefs More than 60 species of fish— including the ever-popular gag grouper,…
Excess stormwater creates wastewater problems
When more than 15 inches of rain fell on the Tampa Bay region over a two-week period last…
Are populations of America’s rarest heron declining?
Audubon to help track populations with FWC grant By Ann Paul & Mark Rachal, Audubon Florida’s Coastal Islands…
Rock Ponds sets record for planting
More than 400 volunteers set a new record for planting marsh grasses at the single largest parcel in…
Bird Watching with Benefits
Everyone likes watching birds, but some birders get extra benefits. Audubon Florida’s citizen-scientist programs create win-win opportunities for…