The weather was absolutely perfect for exploring. Kathy from Tampa and I covered a lot of different ecosystems. We started on the flats walking and talking about everything we observed. Next it was off to the outer islands. A new sandbar had recently emerged in...
Yes, I am back, back in black. New bottom paint for the Muspa. It was time for a change of color. Grinding and sanding is always no fun. However it gives me time to think. There is nothing more thought inspiring for a water person than...
It was another great adventure with Nancy and Melissa. We started our trip by boating over to the Tarpon lodge for a delicious lunch. then it was off to favorite island number one. The storm clouds were building so we stayed at the north end...
The weather was perfect for exploring with Margaret, Manny, Matt, his girlfriend and their niece. We traveled to an isolated stretch of beach and walked to the sound side where we observed roseate spoonbills, willets, snowy egrets, horseshoe crabs, a raccoon, and kings...
Kip, Kerri and crew went on two trips with me recently. The 1st day was Kip and crew. We explored the flats and found whelks, more whelks than I have seen before. We left many on the flat. Day 2 was Keri and...
I'm proud to share with you again Karen Robertson's Design "Wonders Of The Sea" featuring a fossil photo by myself on display at the NY NOW Gift Show in New York City through today. If you have not had a chance to check out the Karen Robertson Collection, she's a lovely and talented designer...
I am very excited to let you know about the classes I have been participating in. The Florida Marine Science Educators class was a great learning experience. I look forward to learning more from other classmates on other excursions. Florida SEE...
It was great seeing the Texas Sheller Teresa again. She brought her son and grandson with her on this trip. Teresa is always fun to talk with as we shell. I always learn something new from her. This time was no exception. She gave me...
Rebecca and her kids were out with me last summer. This summer it was Rebecca, her sister Kathy and her kids. We explored the clear water on the out islands for sand dollars and other treasures from the sea. Then it was off to the...