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Protecting the Wildlife Along the Coast

By Mahesh Borase|2023-01-30T17:57:55+00:00February 20th, 2023|Blog|0 Comments

Alabama is one of the most biologically diverse states in the U.S. Protecting the diverse habitats is essential when it comes to visiting the Gulf Coast. The Leave Only Footprints initiative is not only about keeping the beaches clean, but also safeguarding the ecosystems and protecting wildlife and their habitats. Allow us to share a few tips to keep in mind when visiting the beaches this year: Observe wildlife from a distance. A damaged habitat could become unusable and the [...]

What it means to be Dolphin SMART

By lofadmin|2018-04-11T13:31:48+00:00April 11th, 2018|Blog|0 Comments

Everyone loves that thrill you get when you see a dolphin splashing in the wild. But there are measures we should take to keep them safe. Dolphin SMART is a program that encourages responsible viewing of these magnificent marine mammals. It was launched in 2007 by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuaries because of the number of dolphin viewing tours in their area. The program is now sanctioned by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. While the program was developed [...]

Protecting wildlife on the Alabama coast

By lofadmin|2017-11-15T14:34:36+00:00November 15th, 2017|Blog|0 Comments

Sea turtle nesting season may be coming to a close, but there are plenty of other wild creatures on the Alabama coast that need our protection. The most basic thing you can do to help is be sure to remove trash and gear from the beach. Birds can mistake wrappers or plastic containers for food. While we’re talking about those seagulls, herons and other birds on the beach, please don’t feed them. It’s dangerous for them and for other visitors. [...]