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ECOWATCH: Sharks are not bad guys … we are
July 29, 2022
“The odds of being attacked and killed by a shark are 1 in 3,748,067
(0.000026 percent), which means that there are 18 diseases
and ac…
Turtle tracks: Turtle facts you might not know
July 21, 2022
Have you ever wondered what kind of data the The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Patrol Team with its 26 volunteers documents? Specific data of every single sea turtle nest on the Island including their GPS…
REMEMBRANCES: America in 1962, when the world almost ended
July 21, 2022
Like every year, 1962 had its moments of joy and sadness. It was hilarious to witness a sultry Marilyn Monroe sing “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” to John F. Kennedy in May, and devastating when, sa…
ASK-A-DOC: Beat the heat – with summer in full swing, here are some ways to keep your cool
July 15, 2022
By Bret Kueber, M.D., Boca Grande Health Clinic
With summer now in full swing, here are some tips to keep your cool in the heat – and stay healthy.
TIP 1: Avoid the burn
To avoid pain…
TURTLE TRACKS: Turtle facts you might not know
July 15, 2022
Did you know that temperature has a big impact on sea turtle hatchlings? The time it takes for hatchlings to hatch is dependent partly on the temperature of the sand. Sea turtles are born without se…