Posts Tagged ‘Sanibel Beaches’
Crabs of the Night
Have you ever walked along the beach and spotted random holes scattered up near the dunes? Maybe you’ve been out at dawn, dusk, or even at night, and you’ve spotted…
Read MoreDiscovering Decapods – All About Hermit Crabs
Sanibel beaches are home to a very special little creature that can be found in all different species of shells. They can be easily spotted in shallow water areas near…
Read MoreJoin Us For a Morning Beach Walk at Island Inn (Video)
A Chance to ‘Sea’: Unforgettable Field Trips with Child Care of Southwest Florida
Sanibel Sea School partners with local organizations to offer free and educational field trips, providing young minds the opportunity to connect with nature.
Read MoreOutreach Program Connects Kids to Coast
Our No Child Left on Shore program connects underserved communities to the ocean and environmental education.
Read MoreSanibel Sea School Features Ghost Crabs in Second Week of Camp
Ghost Crab Burrow on the Beach Sanibel Sea School kicked off their second week of summer camp celebrating ghost crabs. Campers, aged 6-13, learned more about these elusive crabs, explored…
Read MoreSanibel Sea School Kicks off Summer Camp with Shark Week
In the first summer camp since 2019, Sanibel Sea School was thrilled to kick-off the summer with “Bonnethead Week – Swimmin’ with the Sharks,” a week-long camp for kids ages…
Read MoreCucumbers 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,…
Read MoreGhost 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.…
Read MorePlumed Worms
Plumed worms (Diopatra cuprea), also known as decorator worms or ornate worms, are a common inhabitant of coastal areas. They are a species of segmented worm, a type of polychaete…
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