Each year, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Marine Turtle Program studies the life histories, population biology, ecology, behavior, and migrations of sea turtles. There…
Knowing where juvenile tarpon live is only part of the challenge. We also have to assess the threats to their habitats. We know that coastal habitats and water quality are on the decline worldwide d…
To the Editor:
With the 18th-year anniversary of Hurricane Charley here and the peak of hurricane season approaching, it’s important that residents of Southwest Florida be reminded to prepare. &n…
This week on turtle patrol, a Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrol volunteer was stunned to discover a very unusual hatchling. On rare occasion, an anomaly such as this poses a unique challenge…
Since the Boca Beacon began in 1980, the Boca Beacon has had the distinct honor of running obituaries free of charge. This policy has been adhered to without question until recently, when we realize…
To the Editor: We are so excited to announce our new music series, “Rhythm & Boots,” featuring some of the top talent in the Country & Bluegrass scene. This concert series spans all of…
“Happiness is a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but which if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” Pinterest Quotes-Butterflies
How many of us have had the…
The Statewide Nesting Beach Survey (SNBS) program was initiated in 1979 under a cooperative agreement between the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the U.S. Fish and Wildli…
