http://keysnews.com/node/25237
- Keys News
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Fishing at Rod & Reel Pier
There were so many "bait fish" swimming around Rod and Reel Pier
on Anna Maria Island that fishermen on the pier
had no luck catching anything larger with rod and reel.
on Anna Maria Island that fishermen on the pier
had no luck catching anything larger with rod and reel.
Fishing with a cast net for bait was simple.
Pelicans didn't have to dive. They just sat on top of the water to catch a meal.
Locals laughed and said that early in the morningis the time to fish, not high noon.
Snapper, red fish, drum, snook and mackeral are abundant.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Beach morning glories
These morning glory vines run all over the dunes
south of Sarasota's Turtle Beach.
They are not in bloom in the July heat.
"Beach Morning Glory or Goat's Foot is a common tropical creeping vine belonging to the family Convolvulaceae. It grows on the upper parts of beaches and endures salted air. It is one of the most common and most widely distributed salt tolerant plants and provides one of the best known examples of oceanic dispersal. Its seeds float and are unaffected by salt water." "The sprawling runners spread out from the woody rootstock but the large 2-lobed leaves are sparse and a dense cover on the sand is rarely achieved except in protected situations. This plant is a primary sand stabilizer being one of the first plants to colonise the dune. It grows on almost all parts of the dune but is usually found on the seaward slopes sending long runnersspinifex grass and is a useful sand binder thriving under conditions of sand blast and salt spray." - Wikipedia.com
Sunday, July 25, 2010
School of fish
A moving spot of rippling water
may indicate a school of fish underneath.
Seen from east City Island Park viewing platformon Sarasota Bay
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Freshly hatched Black Snails
Thousands of black snails adorned the shore at the
east tip of Sarasota's City Island last weekend.
They were less than 1/2 inch long and must have been freshly hatched.
These saltwater snails were also seen in mass at the same place
at this time last year. Can you identify them?
east tip of Sarasota's City Island last weekend.
They were less than 1/2 inch long and must have been freshly hatched.
These saltwater snails were also seen in mass at the same place
at this time last year. Can you identify them?
Sand accumulates near Islander groins
http://www.yourobserver.com/news/longboat-key/News/072120107243/Sand-accumulates-near-Islander-groins?page=2
- Longboat Key Observer
Note how close the Islander Club is to the beach in comparison with other structures:
http://www.mapquest.com/mq/3-jHGinrUb
(The Club is not where the star is on this map. It is the two Y-shaped structures on the beach northwest of the star.)
- Longboat Key Observer
Note how close the Islander Club is to the beach in comparison with other structures:
http://www.mapquest.com/mq/3-jHGinrUb
(The Club is not where the star is on this map. It is the two Y-shaped structures on the beach northwest of the star.)
Friday, July 23, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Deep-sea discoveries off Canada's coast
Not Florida, but too good to miss....
http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/07/21/canada.marine.life/index.html?hpt=C1
- CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/07/21/canada.marine.life/index.html?hpt=C1
- CNN.com
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Sea Oats in Season
"Uniola paniculata, or Sea oats, is a species of grass that grows along the East Coast and the Gulf Coast of the United States, Mexico and on islands in the Caribbean. Sea oats are well suited to saline environments, and as such, are important to barrier islandecology and are often used in soil stabilization projects because their long root structure firmly holds loose soil.
Sea oats are a protected grass in most states along the East Coast. Recently, Floridian ornithologists discovered that the pygmy burrowing owl makes its nest within sea oat colonies to conceal its young from natural predators such as the frigate. Picking or disturbing sea oats is punishable by fine in Georgia and Florida." - Wikepedia.com
The oats are a crucial component of hurricane defense strategy. The plants below are in "flowering season" on Longboat Key beaches.
Sea oats are a protected grass in most states along the East Coast. Recently, Floridian ornithologists discovered that the pygmy burrowing owl makes its nest within sea oat colonies to conceal its young from natural predators such as the frigate. Picking or disturbing sea oats is punishable by fine in Georgia and Florida." - Wikepedia.com
The oats are a crucial component of hurricane defense strategy. The plants below are in "flowering season" on Longboat Key beaches.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Activity on S. Sarasota's Turtle Beach
A wading bird has been here...
Sand castles, moats and all
Boats moored offshore from Midnight Pass, a short walk south from Turtle Beach
Kayaks visit.
Squirts confused with an oil gusher
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20100716/ARTICLE/7161053/2416/NEWS?Title=Sea-squirts-confused-with-tar-balls#
- Sarasota Herald Tribune
See also article below: "Sea creatures cause tar ball scare"
- Sarasota Herald Tribune
See also article below: "Sea creatures cause tar ball scare"
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Scallop Search 2010
Volunteer for the 3rd Annual Sarasota Bay Watch Scallop Search!
• Saturday August 21, 2010
• 9 am until 1 pm (on-site check-in begins at 8 am)
• Meet at the docks of Mar Vista, Longboat Key
• Registration is required and limited to 150 participants
Bay scallops are an important component of Florida’s coastal marine ecosystem and an indicator of ecosystem health due to their sensitivity to changes in water quality. The annual Scallop Search is an important component of assessing the overall health of bay waters.
Sarasota Bay Watch is a grass-roots, non-profit, citizen-based organization dedicated to preserving and restoring Sarasota Bay's ecosystem through education and citizen participation. You can become an active participant by joining as a member and volunteering in Sarasota Bay Watch's on-going effort to protect and restore beautiful Sarasota Bay.
Volunteer to help preserve and protect Sarasota Bay!
Want to help organize the event? Join us for kick-off cocktails at the Mar Vista this Friday July 16 at 6 pm! Email John Ryan to RSVP and for more details.
• Saturday August 21, 2010
• 9 am until 1 pm (on-site check-in begins at 8 am)
• Meet at the docks of Mar Vista, Longboat Key
• Registration is required and limited to 150 participants
Bay scallops are an important component of Florida’s coastal marine ecosystem and an indicator of ecosystem health due to their sensitivity to changes in water quality. The annual Scallop Search is an important component of assessing the overall health of bay waters.
Sarasota Bay Watch is a grass-roots, non-profit, citizen-based organization dedicated to preserving and restoring Sarasota Bay's ecosystem through education and citizen participation. You can become an active participant by joining as a member and volunteering in Sarasota Bay Watch's on-going effort to protect and restore beautiful Sarasota Bay.
Volunteer to help preserve and protect Sarasota Bay!
Want to help organize the event? Join us for kick-off cocktails at the Mar Vista this Friday July 16 at 6 pm! Email John Ryan to RSVP and for more details.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Scientists say Gulf spill altering food web
http://www.newsherald.com/news/say-85376-altering-scientists.html
- Panama City News Herald
What's a Pyrosome??
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrosome
See also:
http://www.mar-eco.no/mareco_news/2004/the_pyrosome_story
- Panama City News Herald
What's a Pyrosome??
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrosome
See also:
http://www.mar-eco.no/mareco_news/2004/the_pyrosome_story
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Post number 1000
By the luck of the draw, it is:
http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/07/13/1727526/trapped-manatees-rescued-from.html?mitest=B_case
- Miami Herald
http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/07/13/1727526/trapped-manatees-rescued-from.html?mitest=B_case
- Miami Herald
Birds injured in Gulf oil spill released on Sanibel
http://www.captivasanibel.com/page/content.detail/id/507945/Birds-injured-in-Gulf-oil-spill-released-on-Sanibel.html?nav=5064
Monday, July 12, 2010
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Coquina Beach
Coquina Beach is on the south tip of Anna Maria Island.
South, across Longboat Pass, one can see Longboat Key.
South, across Longboat Pass, one can see Longboat Key.
The north tip of Longboat Key is covered with boats and bathers on a summer weekend. Beer Can Island is an appropriate name for the beach. The Gulf beach on N. Longboat has eroded away to the point that one can only reach Beer Can by boat.
(click for better photos)
Note the old pier at the south tip of
Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island.
It is in complete disrepair and dangerous to walk upon.
However, it does offer resistance to erosion of the beach.
Note the roots of the Australian Pine which grew in the rocks
and sand and was chopped down long ago.
Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island.
It is in complete disrepair and dangerous to walk upon.However, it does offer resistance to erosion of the beach.
Note the roots of the Australian Pine which grew in the rocks
and sand and was chopped down long ago.
Search in box at upper left of page for "beer can" to see other photos.Saturday, July 10, 2010
Sea Turtle Adoption Celebration at Elsie Quirk Library
| Sea Turtle Adoption Celebration at Elsie Quirk Library | Close |
| For ages 5-11. Summer Reading Program club members have been reading all summer and have helped to adopt a sea turtle. Come to the library for the Sea Turtle Adoption Celebration and enjoy a variety of creative activities. For more information about library programs or services call (941) 861-5000 ask about the Sea Turtle Adoption Celebration at Elsie Quirk Library. | |
| Date: 07/27/2010 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Location: | Elsie Quirk Public Library 100 W. Dearborn St. Englewood, 34223 |
Kayak Schedule - August to November
(Click on schedule for larger printable image.)Friday, July 9, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
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