Tour Leader, Marine Biology Teacher Judd and Captain drop a trawl net into the bay to catch various marine animals.
Eager ALS members and guests sort the catch of the day and place it in fish tanks.Below is a burrfish.
Flounder, burrfish, cowfish, brittle stars, stone crabs, red sponges, and seahorses were among the catches of the day.
The tour continues into the back bays of Siesta Key.Mangrove trees have been manicured into hedges.
A brief stop at Big Edwards Island is included.
Bird Islands in the bay are protected by huge boulders.Perhaps, someday, the small islands will merge into one large island.
Waiting for unwatched eggs and unwatched chicks....
Thanks to all for a great trip.