New Addition to Local Reef

New Addition to Local Reef

This 180-foot former research vessel, the MANTA, now lies in 110 feet of water about 16 miles off Destin's coastline. It's the latest addition to the Emerald Coast's reef system. Crabisland.com was there Jan. 15 as officials from Okaloosa County sunk the ship,...
What kinds of birds fly around Crab Island?

What kinds of birds fly around Crab Island?

Great blue herons, which might be in marshland areas back home, live along the Emerald Coast. These birds fish the Gulf of Mexico, standing by the water’s edge and waiting for the perfect small prey to swim or crawl by. Many have become accustomed to humans, but that...