USFWS National Digital Library

- What happened here?
- Adults; Aquatic animals; Aquatic environments; Biologists (USFWS); Coastal environments; Emblems; Employees (USFWS); Amphibians; Endangered species;
- A Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge employee examines the deceased Kemp's Ridley sea turtle, (Endangered species)..
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- Enjoying the boardwalk.
- Adults; Aquatic environments; Buildings, facilities and structures; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Employees (USFWS); Interpretation; Leisure activities; Marine environments; Personnel; Places (Human-made); Public access;...
- A group of visitors talk with Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge employee.
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- People enjoying a day at the beach.
- Adults; Aquatic environments; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Environments (Natural); Leisure activities; Marine environments; Public access; Recreation; Recreation sites; Tourism; Visitor services; Wildlife refuges; Children;
- Beach goers connecting with nature and fun.
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- Fun in the sand.
- Adults; Aquatic environments; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Environments (Natural); Leisure activities; Marine environments; Public access; Recreation; Recreation sites; Tourism; Visitor services; Wildlife refuges; Children;
- A family enjoys a perfect day at the beach.
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- The perfect pine cone.
- Adults; Aquatic environments; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Environments (Natural); Leisure activities; Marine environments; Public access; Recreation; Recreation sites; Tourism; Visitor services; Wildlife refuges; Children;
- This girl has discovered a pine tree treasure.
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- On the right path.
- Adults; Aquatic environments; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Environments (Natural); Leisure activities; Marine environments; Public access; Recreation; Recreation sites; Tourism; Visitor services; Wildlife refuges; Children;
- This family enjoys strolling on the paths at the refuge.
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- I think I've got it!
- Adults; Aquatic environments; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Environments (Natural); Leisure activities; Marine environments; Public access; Recreation; Recreation sites; Tourism; Visitor services; Wildlife refuges; Children;
- Two boys play in the water with long sticks.
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- What is that?
- Adults; Aquatic environments; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Environments (Natural); Leisure activities; Marine environments; Public access; Recreation; Recreation sites; Tourism; Visitor services; Wildlife refuges; Children;
- A family wonders what is passing by underneath them while a Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge employee stands by.
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- Refuge visitors walk on the beach
- Adults; Aquatic environments; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Environments (Natural); Leisure activities; Marine environments; Public access; Recreation; Recreation sites; Tourism; Visitor services; Wildlife refuges; Seniors;...
- Oil wells are viewed on the beach at the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge.
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- Ocean sunset.
- Adults; Aquatic environments; Connecting people with nature; Coastal environments; Panoramics; Scenics; Wildlife refuges;
- The waves gently caress the beach as the sun sets.
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- Closer shot of sunset.
- Adults; Aquatic environments; Connecting people with nature; Coastal environments; Panoramics; Scenics; Wildlife refuges;
- The waves gently caress the beach as the sun sets.
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- Coastline from above.
- Aerial photography; Aquatic environments; Coastal environments; Coastal zone management; Plants; Vegetation;
- Aerial shot of the coast
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- Seen better days.
- Aquatic animals; Aquatic environments; Coastal environments; Amphibians; Endangered species;
- A deceased Kemp's Ridley sea turtle, (Endangered species), washes up on the beach.
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- Beautiful Kemp's Ridley sea turtle, (Endangered species)..
- Aquatic animals; Aquatic environments; Coastal environments; Amphibians; Endangered species; Wildlife refuges;
- Kemp's Ridley sea turtle, (Endangered species), basks in the beach sun.
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- Beautiful Kemp's Ridley hatchling sea turtle, (Endangered species)..
- Aquatic animals; Aquatic environments; Coastal environments; Amphibians; Endangered species; Wildlife refuges;
- Kemp's Ridley hatchling sea turtle, (Endangered species), basks in the beach sun.
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- Maritime forest reflections.
- Aquatic environments; Aquatic plants; Banks; Conifers; Environments (Natural); Foliage; Forests; Marine environments; Scenics; Trees; Vegetation; Wildlife refuges;
- A view down the water of the maritime forest.
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- Blue sky in water.
- Aquatic environments; Aquatic plants; Banks; Conifers; Environments (Natural); Foliage; Forests; Marine environments; Scenics; Trees; Vegetation; Wildlife refuges;
- A beautiful deep blue sky, creates a wonderful reflection in the marsh water.
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- Spanish moss in maritime forest.
- Aquatic environments; Aquatic plants; Banks; Conifers; Environments (Natural); Foliage; Forests; Marine environments; Scenics; Trees; Vegetation; Wildlife refuges;
- The Spanish moss drips off of a large tree in the maritime forest.
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- Cricket in a flower.
- Aquatic environments; Aquatic plants; Banks; Conifers; Environments (Natural); Foliage; Forests; Marine environments; Scenics; Trees; Vegetation; Wildlife refuges;
- Flowers are pollinated by all sorts of insects these days.
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- Do you see the great blue heron?
- Aquatic environments; Aquatic plants; Banks; Conifers; Environments (Natural); Foliage; Forests; Marine environments; Scenics; Trees; Vegetation; Wildlife refuges;
- An obscured great blue heron stands among the tall grass.
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