A proposed $30-million project to slow Singer Island beach erosion could affect nesting by endangered sea turtles

http://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/wildlife/article1014073.ece
- www.tampabay.com

Grouper ban is now official

http://keysnews.com/node/14875
- Key West News

Bal Harbour, Sunny Isles and Miami Beach get sand replenishment

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/1093700.html
- Miami Herald

Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum

http://shellmuseum.org/index.cfm

Jingle Shells Tinkle, Shimmer along Beaches

http://www.captivasanibel.com/page/content.detail/id/501055/Jingle-shells-tinkle--shimmer-along-beaches.html?nav=5011
- Sanibel-Captiva Islander

Palm Beach: Lakes, Estuaries and Lagoons

http://co.palm-beach.fl.us/erm/lakes/estuarine/
- Palm Beach County

Tropicalia wild file: Double-crested cormorant

http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200906280110/LIFESTYLES/906280323
- Ft. Myers newspress.com

Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve and Alligator Lake Management Area projects will cost Pinellas about $2M

http://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/water/article1013463.ece
- St. Petersburg Times

Don Pedro State Park Kayak Trip

A quiet water kayak trip on beautiful Lemon Bay to Don Pedro State Park, guided by naturalist, John Sarkozy, is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, 9:00am to 12:00pm.

Call John at (941)966-7308 for reservations.

Don Pedro State Park description:
http://www.floridastateparks.org/donpedroisland/

Robinson Preserve - Flora and Fauna

Atlantic Marsh Fiddler Crab with image of crab on back...this female has small claws

Capeweed/Frogfoot

Limpkin and Fiddler Crab

Mature Ball Moss with seed

Shallow, brackish water, 1" - 2" long. What kind of fish is this?

Robinson Preserve Trail and Paddle Trail Maps

http://www.mymanatee.org/internet/conservation_lands_management_site.nsf/ContentLookup/clm_robinson_maps

Robinson Preserve Kayak Trip Photo Report

Lookout Tower

Tampa Bay

Under the Boardwalk

Green turtle makes rare appearance

http://www.sunnewspapers.net/articles/llnews.aspx?articleID=13410&bnpg=0
- Venice Gondolier Sun

A clash of dolphins and anglers

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20090628/ARTICLE/906281061/2055/NEWS?Title=A-clash-of-dolphins-and-anglers
- Sarasota Herald Tribune

An ecological tour of Pensacola Bay

http://www.floridadep.com/water/wqssp/nutrients/docs/TAC/ecw1_pensacola_bay_jhagy.pdf
- EPA

Robinson Preserve Kayak Trip - June 28

An ALS Kayak Trip will explore Robinson Preserve on Sunday, June 28. Call John at (941)966-7308 for reservations.

-Photo from Google Earth

See: http://www.flickr.com/photos/manateeconservationlands/sets/72157619830206192/ for photos of the May 2009 Manatee County Fish Survey at Robinson Preserve.

Algae bloom in Tampa Bay

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20090626/BREAKING/906269967/2055/NEWS?Title=Algae-bloom-in-Tampa-Bay-may-threaten-fish
- Associated Press in Sarasota Herald Tribune

http://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/water/article1013322.ece
- St. Petersburg Times

LAST YEAR'S BLOOM IN TAMPA BAY

Save the Manatee - Free Signs

http://www.savethemanatee.org/boatertips_public_awareness_sign.htm
- Save the Manatee Club

Drilling battle draws closer to these shores

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20090621/ARTICLE/906211052/2055/NEWS?Title=Drilling-battle-draws-closer-to-these-shores
- Sarasota Herald Tribune


http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20090621/ARTICLE/906211051/2055/NEWS?Title=Drilling-plans-gaining-ground
- Sarasota Herald Tribune

Lionfish Invasion

http://keysnews.com/node/10749
- keynews.com

http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.asp?speciesID=963
- USGS (Revision Date: 6/3/2009 )
Check out the Animated Distribution Map: http://nas.er.usgs.gov/taxgroup/fish/Lionfishanimation.gif