CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT

CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850.245.2112, DEPNews@dep.state.fl.us

ESTERO BAY OFFERS FREE WADING TRIPS

~Visitors of all ages are invited to explore the estuary~

Estuary enthusiasts explore Estero Bay during wading trip.

What:   Free Wading Trips in Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve

When:   March 20, April 17 and May 15
             10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where:  Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve
              700-1 Fisherman’s Wharf
              Fort Myers Beach, FL 323931

How:     Registration is required. For more information, contact:
              Kelsey Lang, 239-530-1003

The Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve has announced its spring wading trips schedule. Trips are led by environmental specialists from the Preserve and encourage participants to discover firsthand why estuaries are known as the cradles of the ocean.

Participants will take a refreshing journey into the waters of the bay, wading into mudflats and seagrass beds at low tide to view the many plants and animals that call the estuary home. Dip nets and seine nets will be provided for the collection of organisms such as fish, shrimp, crabs and snails, while Preserve staff explain the roles each creature plays in the ecosystem.  

Participants are required to wear closed toe shoes that can get wet and a swimsuit or shorts.

About the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Florida Coastal Office

The Florida Coastal Office (FCO) is responsible for oversight of the state’s 41 Aquatic Preserves, three National Estuarine Research Reserves, the Coral Reef Conservation Program, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, the Florida Coastal Management Program and the Outer Continental Shelf Program. FCO's mission is to conserve and restore Florida’s coastal, ocean and aquatic resources for the benefit of people and the environment. For more information, visit http://www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/.

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