Fisheries

An artist's rendering of one of the three satellites being built to monitor environmental conditions in the Western Hemisphere that may be linked to Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's array of marine recording stations throughout the Caloosahatchee watershed

Weather

NOAA, NASA ... and SCCF? U.S. environmental satellites may link with nonprofit's marine monitoring system

Tom Bayles

The orbiters that might link to the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's marine reporting system, can categorize environmental hazards and help scientists see patterns caused by climate change.

Forty tons of recycled oyster shells being transported to Turtle Bay in Charlotte Harbor were later scooped into the water along an existing oyster reef restoration project that has benefits to the marine environment far beyond that to the oyster population

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Recycled oyster shells placed in Charlotte's Turtle Bay: Clean water, larger oyster reef among the goals

Tom Bayles

Collecting, cleaning, and recycling clam and oyster shells to restore and create new reefs is a growing volunteer movement in Florida to enhance and protect coastal ecosystems, improve water quality, and protect shorelines from erosion

Environment

Student art contest for Florida's fresh and saltwater fish accepting entries

Tom Bayles

Students from kindergarten through high school can create and enter an original piece of artwork for free in the Florida Native Fish Award contest to win state and national honors and prizes

Environment

Stone Crab Season Sees "Significant Drop" In Catches

Quincy J Walters

Stone crab claws are considered a delicacy by some and for many southwest Florida fisheries, the season is a critical money-making time of year. We’re in…