Cucumbers of the Sea

By Emily White If you know where to look, it’s relatively easy to find sea cucumbers lazing on the ocean floor, slightly buried in the sand- but make no mistake,…

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Ghost Crabs

By Emily White If you’re sitting on the beach on a quiet day and almost everything is still, you might see a small, boxy, sandy- or grayish-white crab skitter by.…

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Calico Scallops

By Kealy McNeal One of the most common shells found on the beaches of Sanibel and Captiva, the calico scallop, is also one of the most beautiful. It washes ashore…

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