What shrimp are present in the seagrasses of SAB?
St. Andrew Bay is like many shores on the Florida Shelf. Seagrass is a very important part of the Bay. It is home to many different species. One of the many organisms that live in the seagrass is shrimp. One type of shrimp that occupy our seagrass is pink shrimp. Usually it is just the juveniles of pink shrimp. These shrimp are usually caught all year around, but the normal time is spring, summer, and fall. Another type of shrimp found in the seagrass is white shrimp. White shrimp are usually native to the Florida coast. Their season is usually from March to November. The last type of shrimp found in our local seagrass, that we actually can eat, are brown shrimp. These shrimp are usually caught in the months of February and March. Grass shrimp are also found in this area. They are often referred to as scavengers. Their main job is to help other species in water to have food available to them. Grass shrimp do this by breaking down dead plants and other animals. Ghost shrimp are common a
