Cormorants vs. Anhingas On Crystal River
Whenever I paddle with someone visiting Crystal River, they’re bound to have questions about wildlife and the river itself. Knowing the names [...]
What Causes Ocean Tides?
This post discusses how tides are generated. It explains why we have two high and low tides everyday, it explains neap and spring tides, and it explains the basics of centrifugal force.
Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen in Water Quality
Temperature and dissolved oxygen are just two of the many factors scientists study when determining water quality. Temperature measures how hot or cold the water is, and dissolved oxygen measures the percentage of oxygen dissolved in a given volume of water. Scientists use both of these as an indicator of contaminants or abnormal activity in a body of water.