A sunken boat just off the coast near Juana’s Pagoda in the sound has attracted the attention of both playful children and concerned citizens. As kids are climbing on and leaping from the boat, residents and visitors have wondered if there is a safety concern – or even a legal one.
Three kayak fishermen rescued a badly injured Loggerhead sea turtle Tuesday after they found it exhausted and close to death about a half-mile off shore at Navarre Beach.
Volunteers showed their support for the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center at a recent volunteer orientation meeting. The center, which is run entirely by volunteer positions, had 41 volunteers attend the meeting at the Hampton Inn ready to help in any way possible.
Tourists aren’t the only visitors flocking to the beach this time of year. Pesky deer and horse flies are also hitting the coast. And, unlike ordinary flies, these winged pests have a noticeable bite and can leave an itchy bump.
The many benefits of kayak fishing have made it a popular alternative to boat fishing, and president of the Gulf Coast Kayak Fishing Association Jay Kania agrees that the sport is gaining popularity.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reviewed and discussed the current status of snook populations in Gulf and Atlantic waters at a recent meeting before deciding to allow the recreational harvest of Gulf of Mexico snook to reopen this September.
Breaking from the norm of summer camps for children only, the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station and NWFL Marine EDGE are offering camps that will allow families to connect with each other as well as with marine life.
Three 9-month-old loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings were released last Sunday following months of rehabilitation at the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park.
