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Reserve Wednesday: Below The Waterline – Apalachicola Bay Oysters

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United States

Oysters are resilient animals that can weather the ups and downs of a fluctuating tidal estuarine ecosystem, but when stressors stack up, even the mighty oyster can suffer. Historically vibrant and thriving oyster reefs that supported numerous commercial fisheries species swiftly collapsed down to critically low populations in a very short time around 2011-2012. Andy…

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Apalachicola River & Floodplain

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United States

The Apalachicola River has been called “the Lifeblood of the Bay.” Come learn about the ecology, culture, and history of the Apalachicola River and floodplain, and the impact interstate relationships play in the control of the river.

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Sci Cafe: Understanding the Impacts of Sea Level Rise in Apalachicola Bay

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Sea levels are rising, leaving coastal communities increasingly vulnerable to inundation, flooding, and storm surge. What factors contribute to sea level rise and how is it affecting our coast? Join us to learn more about how flood risks may change with rising seas in Apalachicola, talk about work already ongoing to address future risk locally,…

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Estuaries Day 2022

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United States

Estuaries Day 2022 at the Apalachicola NERR Nature Center Free Estuaries Day T-shirt for first 600 guests! Come enjoy the Living Shoreline Exploration, Touch Tanks, Prescribed Fire Activities, Turtle Hurdle Board game, Salt Marsh Bingo, Button Making, Waterfront Race, and the Cast Net Game! When: Friday, May 6, 1:30 - 5:30 PM ET Where: 108…

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Apalachicola River & Floodplain

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United States

The Apalachicola River has been called “the Lifeblood of the Bay.” Come learn about the ecology, culture, and history of the Apalachicola River and floodplain, and the impact interstate relationships play in the control of the river.

free

Apalachicola Estuary Exploration

Join us to explore the estuary we depend on, Apalachicola Bay and its connected ecosystem. Learn about the habits and creatures that make up our estuary and how the river and bay are intricately linked.

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Reserve Wednesday: Taking the Temperature of Sea Turtle Nests

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United States

A sea turtle’s eggs depend heavily on the nest’s temperature to develop either into male or female hatchlings. If a nest’s beach is warmer, it will hatch more females than males, so how will climate change affect sea turtle populations? What will that mean for sea turtle conservation efforts? Megan Lamb, a biologist at the…

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Sci Cafe: Oyster Corps Aquaculture Demonstration Project

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Students with the Conservation Corps of the Forgotten Coast embarked on a year-long journey last fall to learn about aquaculture first-hand. The students have planted and are tending an oyster aquaculture lease in Apalachicola Bay while documenting the project and sharing their experiences with the community. This project was made possible by a collaboration between…

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Turtle Talk Tuesdays at Apalachicola NERR

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United States

Visit the Reserve this summer to learn all about our nesting sea turtles. After a presentation on sea turtle biology, our conservation and monitoring program, and ways local residents and visitors can make the beaches welcoming to nesting turtles, Reserve staff and members of the St. George Island Volunteer Turtle Patrol will be on hand…

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Turtle Talk Tuesdays at Apalachicola NERR

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United States

Visit the Reserve this summer to learn all about our nesting sea turtles. After a presentation on sea turtle biology, our conservation and monitoring program, and ways local residents and visitors can make the beaches welcoming to nesting turtles, Reserve staff and members of the St. George Island Volunteer Turtle Patrol will be on hand…

Free