Veteran shellers returned for a fun filled trip. We started by going to "little avocet island". This is a little sand bar that comes and goes throughout the year. It has not been there for 8 months but appeared 2 weeks before they arrived. After...
I walked an old dirt road on Captiva that I used to walk 20 years ago. I was happy to walk this dirt road once again. ...
Howdy folks! Yesterday I received my first underwater camera. Today I spent the morning testing it out. I have a lot to learn. The tricky part is keeping balanced with the waves and adjusting to the light as you dive and hover around the...
It was another fun and educational trip with Pat, Jen, Ben, Izzy and Ursula. I must say I always learn something new from Ben and Izzy. They are both excellent young shellers who ask the most interesting questions. Jen found a four spotted trivia...
I have taken Margaret out numerous times and she is always willing to roll with the tide of the day. The winds have been strong and a new sand bar appeared recently. I knew Margaret would be game to check out this little...
A person can never learn enough. I was thrilled to attend a workshop for turtle monitoring today. Turtles are one of my favorite sea creatures. I am excited to pass along on our beach walks some new information that I learned. The most...
Long time clients Paul, Koni, Ross and Danielle traveled with me on a relaxing afternoon trip. Paul is an accomplished photographer from South Dakota and has many images that capture the natural beauty of that state. It is always fun listening to Paul's latest...
I recently took Anne and her cousins out on a charter. While walking and talking with Anne she told me about a shell wall she made with all of her shells. I thought it was just rows of different scallop shells. I had...
Every day is a new day, every sunrise different. Our second trip was filled with more colorful dynamic skies. The dolphin decided to swim into the sunrise as we watched and listened to the dolphin breath. It was a great way to start the...