Coastal Companion

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Open House at the Whitney – Marineland, Florida

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Find out the latest in local marine research at this open house on Saturday, Sep. 29, 2007held at the University of Florida’s Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience. Open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the free event includes tours, exhibits, special speakers, children’s interactive activities, food vendors and more!
Directions: 15 miles south of St. Augusitne on A1A in Marineland.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: Free
Whitney Laboratory – Marineland
9505 Ocean Shore Boulevard
Marineland, FL

904.461.4004

www.whitney.ufl.edu

National Estuaries Day – Ponte Vedra, Florida

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GTM Research ReserveIn honor of the nationwide event, a multitude of activities are planned for the entire family to enjoy. National Estuaries Day activities will focus on the importance of our estuaries and the need to protect them and is a fun-filled day for the whole family. Come experience a live birds of prey presentation, touch tank, kayak tour, nature crafts for kids of all ages, estuary games and much more. You can even enjoy live music by “Saltwater Cowgirls”.

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2007 Turtle Nesting Numbers Down in Georgia

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Social Circle, Ga. (9/19/2007)–The number of loggerhead sea turtle nests along Georgia’s coast slipped to 688 this year, the third-lowest total since daily monitoring began in 1989. But the preliminary figures released today by the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division characterize long-term trends and not an abrupt decline in the federally threatened species, according to Mark Dodd, a senior wildlife biologist in the division’s Nongame Conservation Section.

“The annual variability of nesting is high,” said Dodd, who coordinates the Georgia Sea Turtle Program. “What I’m really concerned with … is the long-term trend.”

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State Forest Awareness Day Event – Jacksonville, Florida

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The staff of Jennings State Forest will be hosting a guided bird watching hike from the Jennings State Forest Headquarters down Dunn’s Farm Trail. Guides will lead a group at various times in the morning. A stationary bird watching area will also be available. Information on attracting birds and wildlife will be available. For more information or directions call 904-291-5530

Satilla Riverkeeper Picnic – Georgia

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I just receieved an email from Gordon about this meeting. If you’re interested in learning more about the Georgia Water Plan and activities associated with the plan and 2008 Legislative session make sure to please arrive at 1:30pm, for an information and training session.

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