http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20110228/ARTICLE/110229531/2416/NEWS?Title=Scientist-monitors-waters-of-Venice-and-Turtle-beaches
- Sarasota Herald Tribune
Monday, February 28, 2011
Van Wezel Shoreline on Sarasota Bay
Rocks form a partial dam of the stream to the south of Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sarasota Bay. This may prevent shoreline erosion.
Van Wezel shoreline sculpture
Boulders have been piled up recently on Van Wezel's shoreline.
Looking south from Van Wezel, one can see the John Ringling Causeway bridge.Again, boulders have been recently placed to prevent erosion.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Venice and Turtle Beaches closed through weekend
The Sarasota County Health Department is advising people to stay out of the water at Turtle and Venice beaches because of contamination that can make you sick. The advisory is in effect through the weekend.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
More dead dolphins found along coast
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20110225/APN/1102251270
- Sarasota Herald Tribune
- Sarasota Herald Tribune
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Get a (Green) Life at Estuary Academy
NEWS RELEASE: CONTACT: Nanette O’Hara (727) 893-2765
“Greening Your Life” will be the topic of the 2011 “Estuary Academy” sponsored by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. The day of informative workshops and interactive learning will be held Saturday, March 26, from 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Weedon Island Preserve Natural and Cultural History Center in St. Petersburg.
This year’s Academy will present short seminars and hands-on workshops focusing on ways to create a green lifestyle, from home and gardening tips to energy efficiency. Gardeners will want to attend sessions from instructors with the Pinellas County Extension Service on Composting and Vermiculture, Designing Your Florida Yard, Green Living and Rain Harvesting. Green Ways to Outwit and Evict Wildlife will be helpful to homeowners with uninvited guests, while an Energy Efficiency session will focus on the many ways we can reduce our carbon footprint.
The Tampa Bay Estuary Program’s 20th Anniversary photo exhibit, “Tampa Bay: 20/20,” will be on display during the Estuary Academy and a short presentation “Twenty Years in Twenty Minutes” will give a brief overview of progress in restoring Tampa Bay.
Registration is only $10, including lunch, and is limited to 100 adults and kids older than 12. Pre-registration is required and must be completed online at www.tbep.org
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Moon Snail Egg Case: Queen Anne's Crown
Moon snail egg cases, commonly called sand collars, appear to be thin pieces of rubber in the shape of a round collar. They are composed of snail eggs sandwiched between layers of mucus coated with sand. About half way through the summer, the eggs hatch and the collars fall apart. The free swimming snail larvae become part of the zooplankton in the ocean until they are ready to settle down and transform into little moon snails.-- Photo by Rita Rollins
Sea Robin
Many species of sea robins use the large pectoral fins to stir up the bottom and to "walk" between brief swimming intervals.
-- Photo: Rita Rollins
-- Photo: Rita Rollins
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