Pensacola Bay’s Funny Little Finds: The “Sea T.u ŕd” ExplainedIf you’ve spent time in the Pensacola Bay area with kids, you’ve likely heard the giggles and proud declarations: “Ha! Look! I found a sea tu ŕd!” While the name makes adults chuckle, these strange little orbs are far more natural than the nickname suggests. Most likely, your kids are holding mudballs. But why do they appear here? The answer lies in the tides and the seafloor beneath the bay. A Common Coastal CuriosityAlong Pensacola’s bayside, especially near sandy banks and grassy marshes, mudballs are everywhere. They blend seamlessly with the...
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