Discovery
News
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MDC
NEWSLETTERS
Click
here for the MDC Winter 2009 Newsletter
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Who
is Killing the Lagoon Dolphins?
by
the Marine Resources Council - The Marker - Winter 2008
Federal
and local officials have launched an investigation into the recent
dolphin deaths plaguing Brevard County since mid-May. From Palm
Bay to Oak Hill, 43 dolphins have died while another 3 have been
reported in the southern end of Volusia County's Mosquito Lagoon.
The deaths are more than double the average rate causing the National
Marine Fisheries Service to declare an "Unusual Mortality Event(UME)".
Click
here for more details.
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Creature Feature
During this time of year the temperature of the
Mosquito Lagoon decreases to a temperature of 65 degrees and the
water begins to clear. The last 2 weeks have been exceptionally
clear allowing visitors and locals to view the amazing diversity
of life within our local waters without dropping a fishing line
or getting wet. However, for those of you that don't mind dawning
the neoprene, a snorkeling trip is a must to really understand what's
beneath our water. One animal that many people are surprised to
find in the lagoon is the Ivory Bush Coral, Oculina diffusa.
Click
here to learn more about this unique hard coral.
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What's
happening on Chicken Island?
The Marine Discovery Center is excited to be involved
in the Chicken Island Restoration Project. To learn how you can
help click
here.
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Do you live
on the shoreline?
If
you live along the Indian River Lagoon(IRL) or a waterway that leads
to the IRL, the Marine Discovery Center would like to offer you
our assistance to enhance your shoreline. Click
here for more details.
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