The Humble Oyster: Unsung Hero of the Estuary Pt. 1
The Humble Oyster: Unsung Hero of the Estuary By Capt. Weatherly This month we’re diving into one of the unsung heroes of the estuary — the Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica). Critical habitat? Check Erosion control? Check Filtration system? Top notch. Hungry? Bring them on. Keystone of the Marsh Oysters are a keystone species,…
Horseshoe Crabs – Creature Feature!
By Capt. Weatherly While many people are familiar with the sea turtles that visit our beaches to nest, they’re not the only ones laying eggs this time of year. June also marks the peak of horseshoe crab nesting! Horseshoe crabs spend most of their lives offshore, but during late spring and early summer they emerge…