The above picture is what I saw when I first arrived at the beach this evening. A dead gopher tortoise in the surf, just laying there as the waves lapped away. I took one look and suspected that it was a drowning. This is something that I learned about in... Read more →

Yesterday we took part in the International Coastal Cleanup. We participate in this event each year. We did our cleanup in Daytona Beach Shores, on the beach. We walked the length of four buildings and we collectively pickedup nine pounds of trash! Spending an hour picking up trash, so much... Read more →

Today we took the kids to watch a sea turtle release in Ponce Inlet, Florida. We have taken them to the turtle releases several times before, so they know what to expect, but it is something that never gets old! There were three large sea turtles released today. The sea... Read more →

(Pictured: coquina clam shell, Daytona Beach) As you walk around the beaches of Florida there is a lot to see. But what you may not realize is that a very tiny creature that is beneath your feet plays an important role in the ecosystem of the beach. You may not... Read more →

Yesterday we went to the beach in the evening. It is my favorite time to go during the summer. The sun drops behind the buildings the temperature is just right, there are very few people there, and you don't need sunscreen. We took a nice walk and it was gorgous!... Read more →