This project is part of our Nature Narrative photo essay series, which focuses on different nature sites in the state of Florida. Students visited their selected sites and gave detailed descriptions of their experiences and the scenery around them, while highlighting aspects of the environment that are important to the state of Florida.

Alice’s beach companions
Alice Akers is pursuing a master’s degree in Agricultural Education and Communication at the University of Florida. She is originally from Ireland and regularly visited the beach when she was living in her home country. Her childhood memories of going to the beach with family fostered her current love for visiting Florida beaches whenever she gets the chance. Check out Alice’s photo essay to learn more about the habitat of Anastasia beach.