Posts Tagged ‘salinity’
August Rains Refresh Sanibel Wetlands, But Lakes Still Salty
Salinities of inland waterbodies continue to shift on Sanibel, showing how dynamic barrier islands can be. Thanks to heavy rains in August, some native frogs and toads will be able…
Read MoreLechowicz Shares Salinity Impacts on Turtles at Global Symposium
SCCF Wildlife & Habitat Management Director Chris Lechowicz recently presented his research on how salinity has affected Sanibel’s turtle populations at the world’s largest gathering of non-marine turtle researchers. His…
Read MoreGroundwater Monitoring Supports Research on Sanibel Rice Rat
Earlier this year, a network of groundwater wells was expanded to include all potential habitat for a small mammal that is endemic to Sanibel. The Sanibel Island rice rat (Oryzomys…
Read MoreMilton Further Impedes Freshwater Habitat Recovery
Sanibel wildlife, especially aquatic wildlife, has had its share of challenges over the last two years with three major storms resulting in large storm surge events. Hurricane Ian, the most…
Read MoreTS Debby Surge Exceeds Idalia’s on Island
As Tropical Storm Debby passed 130 miles west of Sanibel on Aug. 4, the island experienced sustained winds of over 25 miles per hour with gusts of up to 50…
Read MoreGrunts of Pig Frogs Silenced by Ian
A familiar sound that many residents and visitors associate with summer nights is the deep repeated grunt of the pig frog (Lithobates grylio), a large aquatic frog that is very…
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