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Illustration of a generic sea turtle
Generic Turtle
Illustration of Chelonia mydas (Green Sea Turtle) adult
Chelonia mydas (Green Sea Turtle)
A pregnant female snapping turtle stopped long enough for us to get this shot of them.
Chelydra serpentina (Common Snapping Turtle)…
This pregnant female snapping turtle was searching for a safe spot to lay her eggs. We grabbed some quick clips before letting the tired momma be.
Chelydra serpentina (Common Snapping Turtle) on…
A lovely little boxturtle decided to stop for us on a gravel path, give them a hand!
Terrapene (Box Turtle) on gravel path
Short clip of Painted Turtle sitting on a log enjoying life.
Chrysemys picta (Painted turtle) sitting on a log
The Indian River Lagoon on the east coast of Florida is suffering from polluted water, algal blooms, seagrass losses, and fish kills.
Conceptual diagram of the key features of and…
At an Aug 2016 report card workshop in Sisal Mexico, scientists and representatives from the local government and private sector assembled to begin the process of developing an ecosystem health assessment of the Yucatan State coastline. This map diagram reflects the three possible ecosystem health indicators (biodiversity, habitat, and water) chosen by workshop participants and their preliminary qualitative assessment of the condition of those indicators.
A preliminary qualitative assessment of ecosystem…
At an Aug 2016 report card workshop in Sisal Mexico, scientists and representatives from the local government and private sector assembled to begin the process of developing an ecosystem health assessment of the Yucatan State coastline. This map diagram shows the approximate locations of the natural resources and human activities in this region.
The natural resources and human activities of the…
At an Aug 2016 report card workshop in Sisal Mexico, scientists and representatives from the local government and private sector assembled to begin the process of developing an ecosystem health assessment of the Yucatan State coastline. This diagram reflects the group consensus of the ecological values of and threats to this region.
The Yucatan State Coast of Mexico has an…
A baby terrapin makes its way to the water.
Baby diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin
A conceptual diagram illustrates the current issues that bay subtidal and mudflat habitats face as well as the problems they are likely to face in the future as climate change impacts this ecosystem.
Effects of Climate Change on the Bay Subtidal and…
Pickleweed is an invasive or introduced plant in Hawaii. It has succulent, brilliant green leaves and is common in salt marshes and tidal shorelines. It grows slowly in soils with high salt concentrations and areas with seawater overwash where it suffers little competition from other plants. The species manages salts by sequestering them in cell vacuoles and eventually shedding the leaves.
Batis maritima (Pickleweed)
Conceptual diagram illustrating density and change in species of seagrasses in Florida Bay following long-term (left column) and short-term (right column) fertilization after the installation of bird roosting stakes in a turtle grass bed.
Change in seagrasses after bird stake installation
Conceptual diagram illustrating changes in seagrasses in Johnson Key Basin, Western Florida Bay, and the relative coverage of seagrass species.
Changes in seagrass in Johnson Key Basin
Conceptual diagram illustrating a healthy coral reef ecosystem (left) and a biologically stressed coral reef ecosystem (right). Arrows indicate consumption or other negative impact to life corals.
Healthy vs. biologically stressed coral reef…
Conceptual diagram illustrating how nutrient availability, which decreases as you move further offshore, determines the location of algae and seagrasses.
Nutrient availability influences algae and…
Conceptual diagram illustrating that effective management can reduce user conflicts in marine environments.
Reduction of user conflicts in marine environments
Conceptual diagram illustrating the generalized distribution of seagrass species with depth.
Seagrass distribution
Conceptual diagram illustrating the different life history strategies of several seagrass species.
Seagrass life history strategies
Conceptual diagram illustrating that Caribbean spiny lobsters are a key component of the marine ecosystem in south Florida as both predators and prey.
Spiny lobsters are key component of south Florida…
Basking Turtle at Blackwater NWR, Maryland
Chrysemys picta (pinted turtle) sitting in the sun
The reflection of a Painted turtle as is sits on the river bank
Chrysemys picta (Painted turtle)
Illustration of Chrysemys picta (Painted Turtle)
Chrysemys picta (Painted Turtle)
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