2026 Right Whale Festival and Right Whale Week
October 21, 2026The 2026 Right Whale Festival and Right Whale Week combines family fun, live music, food, vendors, and community spirit into one whale-sized celebration.
Categories for Wildlife & Marine Biology
Kick-off the 2025 Wild Amelia Nature Festival
April 9, 2025What better way to kick-off the 2025 Wild Amelia Nature Festival than with a specialty eco-cruise hosted by Amelia River Cruises?
There is Something Odd About the Ibis
October 14, 2024There is something odd about the ibis that makes it feel like nature’s own version of the hilariously funny Gonzo from Sesame Street.
Green Sea Turtle at Fernandina’s Marina
June 19, 2024Today I had the pleasure of watching this little guy, Henry, a green sea turtle at Fernandina's Marina, enjoy a buffet of moss and algae.
Miracle of Dolphin Pregnancy and Birth
October 31, 2023The miracle of dolphin pregnancy and birth is a fascinating topic. Dolphins, known for their intelligence and social behavior, have a unique reproductive process.
Invasive Cuban Treefrog
April 28, 2023Cuban Treefrogs are an invasive species in the US, and by humanely euthanizing them you are being an advocate for our native treefrogs.
Do Armadillos Swim?
January 3, 2023Do armadillos swim? There are some images that just make you grunt, "Hmmm."
American Oystercatcher
July 28, 2022A common shorebird you may see on our narrated tours is the American Oystercatcher. This chunky bird is easy to spot with...
Amelia River Cruises & Charters Announces Winter Cruises
December 14, 2021Amelia River Cruises has announced the release of its new winter cruise schedule, featuring Cumberland Island and Beach Creek Tours.
Learn with Us: The Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin
June 22, 2020The Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin lives in abundance around Amelia Island. You can commonly see their fins while gazing out from... View Article
