Coastal resources

Bibliography:

Websites:

Florida Geologic History
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
NOAA- Gulf Coast Explorations
Egmont Key
Gulf Species Workbook
Red Tide Status 
Crash; A Tale of 2 Species
Gopher Tortoise Council
Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants

Public Participation in Science Posters 2012
King Tides
Citizen Science- Horseshoe Crab Survey
Swallowtail Kite sightings

Environmental Interpretation: Communicate Persuasively
NPR- 'Green Porno'
Coral Reef Crochet TED talk
Coral Reef 'Cake' presentation- USF lab
Coastal education activities from Fl Oceanographic Society
Manatee Viewing Center
Mote Marine Laboratory
Florida Aquarium
Clearwater Aquarium

Functions of Bioluminescence

Books:

How-to: 

Environmental Interpretation: A Practical Guide... by Sam H. Ham

Notes: Great book on interpreting on a shoestring budget, everything from brochures to site signage.

Essays/Historical perspectives:

Paving Paradise. Pittman, C., University Press of Florida, 2009.

Notes: Interesting investigation into land development, regulations, local politics and other contributors to the loss of wetlands in Florida, including coastal areas.
Sandspur. Lane, M., University Press of Florida, 2008.
Notes: Compilation of articles from Daytona Beach News reporter covering a variety of topics from hurricanes to politics.

Tales of Old Florida edited by Oppel and Meisel  

Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv

Plants:
Coastal Hammock and Mangrove Guide. Austin, D., Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1997.Notes: Limited number of plant listings and black/white photos/line drawings make it less useful for field guide/identification but many include interesting ethnobotanical information and more.
Coastal Dune Plants. Austin, D., Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1991.
Notes: Limited number of plant listings and black/white photos/line drawings make it less useful for field guide/identification but many include interesting ethnobotanical information and more.
Illustrated Plants of Florida and the Coastal Plain. Hall, D.W., Maupin House Press, 1993.Notes: Large plant listing but illustrated with line drawings and minimal descriptions that do not provide adequate info for use as field guide/identification.
Common Coastal Plants in Florida. Barnett, M.R., Crewz, D.W. University Press of Florida, 1997.
Notes: Limited number of plant listings and black/white photos/line drawings make it less useful for field guide/identification but includes extensive reference list. Intended as landscaping resource.