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...
This month Karen finds herself at her favorite Florida Gulf Coast habitat, Captiva Island, where she explores remote unspoiled beaches, accessible only by boat, with guide, photographer and master naturalist, Captain Brian Holaway. For a memorable experience of discovery. Karen and Captain Brian Holaway INTRODUCING WONDERS OF...
Katie is an avid sheller and probably the youngest blog follower. Katie's mom told me about her daughter's passion for shelling as we left the dock. Katie had reread her shell guide book on the plane ride down from Kansas City. She found three...
Lauren explored with me with a few months ago with her family. This time it was just her and Robin the sea grass specialist and swimmer. The weather was perfect and the water unusually clear. I wish all days were like this. Lauren had a...
Today was a beautiful day on the water. I watched the sunrise and the sunset. In between the sun's activity I was busy watching nature and educating along the way. Many photos were taken. Hope you enjoy these. Capt. Brian...