Our Apalachicola NERR education staff recently collaborated on a pair of Teachers on the Estuary (TOTE) workshops hosted by the Rookery Bay NERR education staff. This TOTE was put on as part of a collaborative partnership between the 2 NERRS and with the Everglades Foundation.

Last week, Carrabelle Beach saw its first sea turtle activity of the season. Two Loggerhead crawls were reported to Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve's stewardship team, and we went out to assess them right away. We determined one was a false crawl, and one was a nest. Sea turtle nesting activity on Carrabelle Beach is rare.

This past week, Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve’s (ANERR) research team was able to complete the routine exchange of their long-term continuous water quality monitoring at seven sites across ANERR. These exchanges are key to maintain accurate data. Freshly calibrated equipment is put out while the instruments in the field are retrieved, leading to little or no gaps in the data.

The ecological and cultural significance of Apalachicola Bay underscores the importance of maintaining the health and functionality of our natural resources. The Apalachicola Bay Watershed is an environmental treasure that supports one of the most unique ecological systems in the world.