Hundreds
of people came out last Friday for the annual Estuaries Day
celebration.
The
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve said more than 800
people turned out Friday for the event which draws attention to the
importance of the water and environment in estuaries that are home to
an abundance of Florida’s birds, wildlife and fish.
The
event also had over 100 volunteers and staff to help out at the
event.
The
Apalachicola estuary is one of the most productive and pristine
estuarine systems in the northern hemisphere.
The
Estuary Day celebration lets
people see some of the birds and animals our area and has games,
touch tanks, and other activities for children.
Activities
this year also included a leave no trace race and educational
activities about the dangers of microplastics to marine life..
The
research reserve also gave away hundreds of T-shirts, and plenty of
door prizes from local businesses.
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