Oysters in Estero Bay   It was Jonathan Swift (author of Gulliver’s Travels) who first said – “He was a bold man that first ate....continue reading

Social Distancing in Nature

Have you seen the new challenge on Facebook to post a picture of the beach? The challenge is promoting positive pictures and news when we....continue reading

Bottlenose Dolphins: Fort Myers Beach

Bottlenose Dolphin: They call him Flipper Did you know that Orca whales are actually the largest dolphin species? Sciencing tells us “There are approximately 36....continue reading

Exoskeleton Delights

A day at the beach isn’t complete without looking for sea shells! Many of our guests have asked questions about shells and today I hope....continue reading

How is the red tide and water conditions in Fort Myers 2019?

CHeck out this cool video of a massive feeding frenzy right next to our boat! IMG_2743   Oh the red tide struggle is so real.....continue reading

Hybrid Herons and rare bird sightings in Southwest Florida

The sub-tropical environment of southwest Florida allows our plant and animal diversity to thrive. Fort Myers Beach is home to not only bottlenose dolphins, fish,....continue reading

How to gender a blue crab? It is so Crabtastic!

Blue Crab are a common crab found in our estuaries and near shore waters and we find them so crabtivating! They are a commercially important....continue reading

Looking for something to do on Fort Myers Beach?

Fort Myers Beach Things To Do   Sand, sun, and warmth…. now what?   You’ve arrived in one of the most beautiful destinations in Florida,....continue reading

Are manatees near Fort Myers Beach yet?

Manatee Migration: They’re On The Move!   Florida’s most famous gentle giant, the Florida Manatee, is on the move! Colder temperatures like those we experience....continue reading