Events
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Social Science Basics for Coastal Managers
The social sciences are a valuable but often overlooked element of coastal zone management. Issues from marsh restoration to flood mitigation all involve critical human elements— knowledge, values, and attitudes—of the people that live, work, and play in areas we manage. Dr. Chris Ellis and Brenna Sweetman with NOAA’s Office of Coastal Management will lead…
Online SciCafe: Update on Aquaculture Leases in Apalachicola Bay
GoToWebinar onlineCarrie Jones, Environmental Supervisor II with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Aquaculture, will talk about the new water-column aquaculture leases in the western section of Apalachicola Bay. To take part in this talk, please register for Sci-Café Virtual Series: Aquaculture Update by Jan 28, 2021 3:00 PM EST on GoToWebinar. After…
Apalachicola NERR Virtual Research Symposium
Apalachicola NERR's virtual research symposium, highlighting recent research conducted within the Reserve and adjacent areas. The two-day virtual symposium will feature sessions on fisheries management, restoration science, climate change and sea level rise impacts, as well as updates on oyster restoration projects and other large initiatives. Register for each day at the following links: Day…
Online SciCafe: Apalachicola Bay Systems Initiative with Sandra Brooke
GoToWebinar onlineSandra Brooke, the project lead of the Apalachicola Bay Systems Initiative, will give an overview of the of the Initiative. She will describe what has been done so far, what will occur in the upcoming year, who is involved, and how to stay up to date on the project. Please register for Sci-Café Virtual Series:…
Online SciCafe: Restoration of MK Ranch
GoToWebinar onlinePlease register for Sci-Café Virtual Series: Apalachicola Bay Systems Initiative on Feb 25, 2021 3:00 PM EST on GoToWebinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Online SciCafe: Oyster Corps Overview
GoToWebinar onlineKim Wren, the Assistant Manager for the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, and Joe Taylor, the Executive Director of Franklin's Promise Coalition, will give an introduction and overview of the newly formed Oyster Corps. The Oyster Corps is an offshoot of the Forgotten Coast Conservation Corps and will work with youth, young adults, and veterans…
Sea Urchin Roundup
Frank Pate City Boatramp US-98 and US-71, Port St. Joe, FL, AustriaHelp collect live urchins from St. Joseph Bay in a roundup beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, 2021. The collected urchins – which destroy seagrasses by overgrazing – will be relocated to deeper water by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Event Information Register at…
Turtle Talk at the Reserve
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesCome learn all about our nesting sea turtles and find out how you can help them! Members of the St. George Island Turtle Patrol and the Research staff will be on hand to give a presentation on sea turtles. In addition, they will provide updates about sea turtle nests on the island, and answer any…
Turtle Talk at the Reserve
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesCome learn all about our nesting sea turtles and find out how you can help them! Members of the St. George Island Turtle Patrol and the Research staff will be on hand to give a presentation on sea turtles. In addition, they will provide updates about sea turtle nests on the island, and answer any…
Turtle Talk at the Reserve
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesCome learn all about our nesting sea turtles and find out how you can help them! Members of the St. George Island Turtle Patrol and the Research staff will be on hand to give a presentation on sea turtles. In addition, they will provide updates about sea turtle nests on the island, and answer any…