Protect and Restore Our Bays Together

#Mullet are one of the most abundant and recognizable fish species in Florida’s estuaries, including St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bays. Known for their leaping behavior, mullet often launch themselves out of the water—a mysterious behavior that scientists still don’t fully understand . Common species of mullet in our area, the striped mullet and white mullet, are detritivores, meaning they feed on algae and decomposing organic material, playing a key role in nutrient cycling. Mullet are also an essential prey item for many predators, from larger fish to dolphins and birds. #WildlifeWednesday #StAndrewBay #StJosephBay #SASJBEP

It’s National Volunteer Week, and we want to give a big shoutout to two incredible groups who help support the Estuary Program! To our college and high school volunteers — thank you for jumping in wherever needed, from prepping for field work to drilling oyster shells and supporting outreach events. Your enthusiasm keeps our work moving forward! To our amazing Vertical Oyster Garden hosts — we appreciate you opening up your waterfront spaces, caring for oyster gardens, and collecting data that helps us understand oyster success in our bays. Without our volunteers, these projects simply wouldn’t be possible. Thank you for your stewardship and happy #NationalVolunteerWeek!

Join us this Saturday as we celebrate Earth Day 2025! 🌎 The Estuary Program's Teen Outreach Committee will be leading a community cleanup, and everyone is welcome to join in. Swing by our booth to grab gloves, bags, and grabbers, then help us tidy up the area while enjoying all the St. Andrews Farmers Market has to offer. Plus, connect with local organizations like St. Andrew Bay Watch, Bay County Audubon Society, The Florida Trail Association Panhandle Chapter, and more!