The study, conducted in Sarasota Bay, identified patterns in which whistles function as individual names. Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory and the Chicago Zoological Society conducted this groundbreaking study. One such scientist is Dr. Randall Wells, a leading expert in dolphin research. Dr. Wells explains that the basis for the “signature whistle” idea began in […]
Author: Friends of Wiggins
ECA hosts an Evening with Clyde Butcher
An Evening with Clyde Butcher Internationally known nature photographer Clyde Butcher shared photos, videos and stories from his adventures while photographing landscapes in Southwest Florida. The event, held January 29th at Aqua at Pelican Isle, was hosted by the Estuary Conservation Association, in partnership with the LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort and Aqua at […]
ECA sponsored research aims to restore reefs in Cocohatchee estuary
ECA, working in collaboration with Florida Gulf Coast University, has completed a two-year study of oyster reef habitats in the Cocohatchee estuary. Research results are being used to plan for environmental restoration of oyster reefs at targeted sites. Why restore oyster reefs? Oysters perform important environmental functions in estuaries: they are highly efficient at filtering […]