Boating, Fishing, and Travel Information for Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL
Shell Key is a small island at the mouth of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County. It is a Wildlife Reserve and is home to many nesting sea birds. It is a popular destination for boaters as well as campers, although permits are required.
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California OKs New Protections for Leatherback Sea Turtles
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California has added the Pacific leatherback sea turtle to its endangered species list, guaranteeing more protections for a rapidly dwindling population. The California Fish and Game Commission voted Thursday to add the turtles under the state’s Endangered Species Act. The world’s largest turtle species have been… SEE MORE
Boating 101: Navigation Sounds
Just as lights play a significant role in understanding what other boats are doing, so do sounds. Understanding what you hear is another step towards being a “complete mariner”. Virtually every boat is required to have some sound producing device. There is a great deal of latitude in what type… SEE MORE
Wildfire Rages in Southern California Coastal Mountains
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — A wildfire raging through Southern California coastal mountains threatened ranches and rural homes and kept a major highway shut down Wednesday as the fire-scarred state faced a new round of dry winds that raise the risk of infernos. The Alisal Fire covered more than 24… SEE MORE
