On the Water

The Greater Naples YMCA will host a lifeguard certification course June 19-21 for ages 16 and up.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reminds you that it’s waterbird nesting season.

Mangroves may be a key component to mitigating climate change and sea level rise, according to an ongoing study at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island.

As the weather warms, Florida’s wildlife is active and on the move. Residents and visitors are reminded to keep a safe distance on land and in the water. 

Since 2006, the 10,000 Island Dolphin Survey program has been tracking the coastal bottlenose dolphins that inhabit the waterways around Marco Island and Rookery Bay Reserve.

Naples residents and visitors are invited to ring in the new year along the Naples city beach.

If you are dreaming of a new boat, kayak or fishing excursion, save the date for the Cape Coral Outdoor Expo and Boat Show at Sun Splash Family Waterpark.

Kick off the upcoming holiday season at the annual Lighting of the Village on Nov. 16. This fun event at Fishermen’s Village will feature a holiday themed display for visitors.

Hard shell on the outside, sweet delicious goodness on the inside. That might sound like a chocolate candy, but from Oct. 15 to May 15, it perfectly describes Florida’s treat from the sea: the stone crab.

Embrace your inner environmentalist while wading through the shallows of Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve.