Ripple Effect Ecotours

05/30/2026

Please follow us for more than information and hopefully some updates on the progress of the rescued manatee. An impactful day for many people. Hoping the manatee can pull through.

05/12/2026

Thank you to Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches for always spotlighting the best of what we have here and supporting the local businesses of the area. The sense of community is as strong as the desire to share it with other locals and tourists alike!

05/09/2026

Happy 100th birthday, Sir David!

05/05/2026

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05/05/2026

We are hiring! If interested in more information, please email your resume and questions to:
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04/23/2026

We love love love the Florida Master Naturalist Programs!!

🌎IT'S EARTH DAY! 🌍 In our opinion, there is no better way to celebrate than to join the charge to strengthen the conservation ethic of Florida with FMNP. 🌴

☀️ But don't just take our word for it! Last year, Streaming Science produced a "Nurturing Nature" video interview series with FMNP graduates to highlight the great work being done across the state after the course ends.

🌼Today, we want to bring attention back to these stories. View the YouTube playlist here: https://tinyurl.com/bdh3snek and connect more with conservation advocates across Florida!

Read below for video summaries, and consider registering for a May FMNP course to deepen your connections to like-minded people and the land. 🌊🩵

💫 Ashley Cook explains how the FMNP's hands‑on, community‑based learning inspired her to create the “Animal Neighbors” project, which helps people better understand and coexist with wildlife affected by development and habitat loss.

💫 Autumn Kioti Horne shares how FMNP gave her a judgment‑free, hands‑on learning experience that helped adults reconnect with curiosity, have fun getting messy, and confidently learn something new at any stage of life.

💫 Randa Robinson Anderson reflects on how the FMNP deepened her lifelong love of nature after retirement and helped her better understand Florida’s habitats and wildlife, which she now enjoys through daily walks, travel, photography, and sharing that legacy with her family.

💫 Roger Fulton describes how the FMNP empowered him to share his love of the outdoors by leading hikes, writing trail and safety guides, and helping others appreciate Florida’s diverse and quiet natural spaces.

💫 Susan Snyder, retired science teacher, explains how FMNP helped her rediscover her passion for entomology, engage the public through detailed insect research and outreach, and promote informed community involvement in conservation and responsible development.

💫 Scott Shackleton shares how taking a Coastal Systems helped him better understand and advocate for the Mosquito Lagoon, inspiring him to create an easy‑to‑use paddle route that encourages others to explore and protect the area.

04/23/2026

This is great! When you stop to notice all the little things, you see the whole picture much better! We are blessed to enjoy the southern boundary of this amazing NERR every day. We love sharing it with our paddlers!

04/16/2026

Would anyone like to guess what this yellow squiggly thing is? We found it floating in the sargassum that got pushed into the Matanzas Inlet and all the way into the marina (where we launch) during the nor'easter we had recently. Check the first comment for a clue... Then book your tour with us and come discover what else is here in this incredible estuary!

04/14/2026

The sargassum fish, angler fish or frog fish lives among the sargassum which floats in the subtropical oceans. This fish can change colors, hold on to seaweed and lure in small fish, shrimp and other invertebrates by dangling its "esca". This fish is a voracious predator and also a cannibal. It can expand its mouth to many times its original size to suck in prey that is larger than itself. This is the first time we have had the absolute pleasure of seeing this pelagic fish here in the marina where our launch is located. Stay tuned for more awesome and interesting sargassum finds! Thanks to Zain from the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, University of Florida and inaturalist.org for educating us on all the cool stuff we find in the water.

04/07/2026

The science and data they collect in the GTM NERR is vital to the success of the Estuarine ecosystem. Plant life, animals, (birds, aquatic creatures, small and large mammals, reptiles, etc.) and people can continue to thrive here and find ways to even improve conditions for future generations to enjoy. Paddle with us here in the southern boundary of the GTM NERR and take a closer look at this incredible and important ecosystem. Book your preferred tour time right from our website or call us. Link and information in our bio.

New oyster and clam farms are taking root along Florida’s northeast coast—and the GTM Research Reserve is helping make it possible.

Decades of water quality data collected at the Reserve are helping aquaculture farmers choose the right locations for their farms.

It’s a powerful example of how long-term estuary science supports both healthy ecosystems and coastal economies.

Link: https://www.nerra.org/reserve-data-boosts-florida-aquaculture/