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What is it? Oysters and the reefs they form are culturally and ecologically significant in Northeast Florida. These oysters do not look like what you typically find on a half-shell
The Estuary Examiner
NEWS AND STORIES FROM
GTM RESEARCH RESERVE
Summer 2026 | Issue 2
A Letter from the Executive Director
As summer settles over the estuary, we’re reminded why this work matters.
From sea turtle hatchlings making their way to the ocean to students discovering the wonders of the coast, your support helps protect this place and connect people to it.
Thank you for being part of the GTM Research Reserve community.
With gratitude,
Dakota Meyer
Executive Director
Featured Article
Nature’s Filter System
Oysters and the reefs they form are culturally and ecologically significant in Northeast Florida.
They provide habitat, filter water, stabilize shorelines, and support healthy estuaries for all.
Inside this issue
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What is it?123 Oysters and the reefs they form are culturally and ecologically significant in Northeast Florida. These oysters do not look like what you typically find on a half-shell
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What is it? Oysters and the reefs they form are culturally and ecologically significant in Northeast Florida. These oysters do not look like what you typically find on a half-shell
Upcoming Events & Programs
Upcoming Events & Programs There’s always something happening at the GTM Research Reserve, and this fall brings a full calendar of ways to learn, explore, and support the estuary we
Upcoming Events
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