Erika experiences her first migration season on the Florida Panhandle.
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Coming Face to Face with an Endangered Species
It was a hot morning near New Smyrna Beach, Florida. I was standing on a wooden marina pier facing the inter-coastal waterway, on a trip to visit family. My husband suddenly pointed to the water,Continue reading
Rescuing a Northern Gannet
Summer is a busy time for beaches. I have just moved to Florida for a new post-graduate job, and on my very first night I jumped out of the car and sunk my feet into theContinue reading
Protecting Tern and Skimmer Chicks
Summer on the Florida Pandhandle means nesting seabirds! Near Erika’s new home in Navarre nest two beautiful species, the Least Tern and Black Skimmer.
Surf’s up in Siargao
Every now and then there’s a shining moment in time when the stars align and perfection ensues.
This few-times-in-a-life event occurred during my recent trip to the Philippines, to both finish my research evaluating the mangrove restoration and alternative livelihood project in Oriental Mindoro, and to explore another one of the countries 7,107 islands.
How Stuff Gets Done
We started the day a little later than usual, which allowed us all much needed time to recover from the previous night’s festivities – a “surprise” Bubbies ice cream cake for our fearless leader AndyContinue reading
Courtney Brooke Edwards
2015 Trip, Duke Marine Lab, environmental health, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts, water
2015 Trip, Duke Marine Lab, environmental health, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts, water
A Very Green St. Patrick’s Day
No one got pinched in our class today on St.Patrick’s Day, thanks to the fact we spent the day working with green sea turtles! For our second day of class, we observed and assistedContinue reading