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A specialty publication of Gulf Coast Media

beachin’

September

Parks Rogers parks@gulfcoastmedia.com

2018

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LF COAST ALABAMA GU LIFE ON THE

Allison Marlow allisonm@gulfcoastmedia.com

As summer ends, another chapter begins, and while there might be anticipation as to what the next season may bring, there can also be excitement of great things — worthwhile challenges, fun times, and new beginnings. Photo by Jack Swindle

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feature story Building a home for red snapper How Alabama’s Artificial Reef Program came to be

contents Beach Happenings

Summer is gone but the fun continues on the shore

Beach Art

Steven Dark’s underwater art

Fishing

Alabama captains mentor visitors and locals alike

Beach Decor

Explore this Happy Place on the coast

Nature

Horizon spill leads to new underwater life discovery

Food

Rosemary roasted pecans

Taste of the Gulf

Where to eat at the beach

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BUILDING A HOME FOR

RED SNAPPER BY ALLISON MARLOW

How Alabama fishermen turned an empty sea bed into snapper country The floor of the Gulf of Mexico near Alabama’s coastline is flat, empty and sandy. If you dove down to it, you wouldn’t see many fish float by. Yet, Alabama is red snapper country. Anglers come here from around the world to fish off the relatively small, 53-mile long coast. That’s because roughly 65 years ago Alabama’s fishermen chartered a new course and changed the fishing industry for the entire state. In 1953 the Orange Beach Charter Boat Association placed 250 old cars 12 Beachin’ ● September 2018

on the sea floor. With the hulking chassis to protect them, small invertebrates, worms and other tiny creatures began to bore into the metal and build their homes. Small creatures attracted bigger creatures and then even bigger fish until the entire food chain was represented. Before long the area had become a fully functioning, self-sustaining marine habitat. Long before then fishermen understood that dropping a base for life to thrive on could create a prime fishing hole in the Gulf, but simple

navigation tools made it hard to track what they dropped. Technological advancements in navigation allowed fishermen to place an artificial reef and then return to it later after the ecosystem had developed. The result was the largest artificial reef program in the country. What is even more spectacular about Alabama’s artificial reef is that of the nearly 10,000 artificial reefs, spread across more than 1,000 square miles, about 85 percent of them are privately funded. Once the reef is dropped in

public waters it is no longer “owned.” David Walter, owner of The Reefmaker, the largest commercial reef builder in the U.S., has been placing artificial reefs on the gulf ’s floor since the 1980s when fishermen hired him to take cars, rectangular chicken transport cages, concrete and other items out to build tiny reefs. Walter also was contracted to help sink military tanks, airplanes and even other boats. He said as business boomed, he had to buy a bigger boat to keep up with demand. “I love it, it’s been a great business,” Walter said. “Every time we build a

reef we increase the biomass.” Now materials used to build the reefs are closely monitored and inspected by the state. Fishermen can purchase a permit, have their reef material inspected and then drop it anywhere they please within the artificial reef zone. The secret, tiny eco-system that grows will be all theirs, until another angler stumbles upon it. “If someone else finds it, he can’t stop them from fishing it,” Walter said. But with more than 1,000 miles to sail across, Walter said it’s rare that a private reef is located. “Florida tried to mimic our reef zone but theirs is too small. It’s too easy to

give away locations,” he said. Alabama angles don’t have to build a private reef to pull large red snapper. The state has dropped demilitarized army tanks, repurposed concrete from road construction projects, bridge spans and aged oil rigs into the water to breathe new life into the waves and create nearly 1,500 artificial reefs. “It’s not just red snapper ... we also have a great fishery for trigger fish, vermillion and gray snapper as well and that’s 100 percent attributed to the artificial reef program,” said Craig Newton, Alabama Marine Resources Division’s Artificial Reefs Program Coordinator. September 2018 ● Beachin’ 13

“It’s not just red snapper ... we also have a great fishery for trigger fish, vermillion and gray snapper as well and that’s 100 percent attributed to the artificial reef program,” — Craig Newton, Alabama Marine Resources Division’s Artificial Reefs Program Coordinator

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Fishermen are not the only benefactors of the reef program. The overall health of Alabama’s waters is improving as well. Over the past several years a significant amount of money paid by BP as part of the Deepwater Horizon fines were used to bolster the artificial reef program. Newton said more reefs help to stabilize the gulf ’s eco-system and increase species richness that will in turn strengthen the resiliency of the region. This means the recovery after future disasters such as hurricanes will, hopefully, be quicker. More focus is also being placed on pinpointing reef locations in inshore, near shore and offshore waters to ease the journey for migrating fish. “So things like sheephead and flounder that make an annual migration to and from near shore waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the in shore waters of Alabama now have a significant amount of structure to use for refuge and foraging during that migration,” Newton said. The state is also working to enhance the sea bottoms of the near shore region within nine miles of the coast. That project will bolster the juvenile reef fish habitat to increase populations of red snapper, red drum and flounder, among other species. By the end of September, there will be an additional 600 concrete reef modules and approximately 20 acres of low relief juvenile reef fish habitat between 6 and 9 miles offshore.

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Beach Happenings Coastal Alabama’s fall festival season includes a large selection of culinary events plus happening like concerts, sports and bull riding on the beach. Summer may be fading but the fun doesn’t stop!

THE WHARF UNCORKED FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

OKTOBERFEST AT LUNA’S

• Sept. 13-15 • The Wharf (23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach) • Admission: $40 for Kickoff Party and Chef Showdown; $60 for Grand Tasting; $85 for both events • www.TheWharfUncorked.com

• Sept. 30, 2 p.m. • Cosmo’s Courtyard at Luna’s Eat & Drink (25753 Canal Road, Orange Beach) • Admission: $10 (includes beer mug) • www.LunasEatandDrink.com

Food and wine tastings, chef demos, live entertainment and special events benefiting Make-A-Wish Alabama

German food, polka music, stein hoisting and games will take place with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Orange Beach Animal Care & Control Program.

BULLS ON THE BEACH PROFESSIONAL LIVE BULL RIDING • Sept. 7 – 8, at 6 p.m. • Flora-Bama Lounge and Oyster Bar (17401 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola) • Admission: $25 for adults 18 and up per night; $15 for children 7-17 per night; $40 for adults for both nights; $20 for children 7-17 for both nights; free for children 6 and under • www.florabama.com

CONCERTS C SPIRE CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS: NEEDTOBREATHE WITH JOHNNYSWIM & THE ROCKETBOYS

Exhilarating family-friendly professional bull riding event on the beach

• Sept. 30 • The Amphitheater at The Wharf (23325 Amphitheater Drive, Orange Beach) • Admission: $21-51 • www.ALWharf.com/Amphitheater.php

BRETT/ROBINSON ALABAMA COASTAL TRIATHLON • Sept. 8 • Gulf Shores Public Beach (101 Gulf Shores Parkway) • Registration: team-magic.com/events/121/ contents/register Triathlon features a 1.5K swim in the Gulf of Mexico, 40K bike ride and 10K scenic run with stunning views of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Gulf State Park; a “tri-it-on” event will also take place with a 300-yard swim, 10mile bike ride and 2-mile run; pre- and postrace activities will take place at The Hangout. 16 Beachin’ ● September 2018

Crossover contemporary Christian and rock band NEEDTOBREATHE will perform hits like “Brother” and “Hard Love” alongside Johnnyswim & The Rocketboys

ALABAMA COASTAL CLEANUP • Sept. 15 • www.AlabamaCoastalCleanup.com Help to “get the trash out of the splash” by volunteering to collect litter invading Alabama’s beaches and waterways. Various check-in points throughout Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan.

SHINDIG ON THE SAND

• Sept. 29, noon • Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar (17401 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola, FL) • Admission: $5 • www.florabama.com Head to the Flora-Bama for 70 musical acts as the legendary beach bar raises funds for healthcare for Gulf Coast musicians.

Anthony Jones ... Well Worth A Visit! Voted The Best Salon in Baldwin County in 2014

It was a beau�ful summer morning when we le� Fairhope, low humidity and not a cloud in the sky. We were on our way down to Orange Beach to check out a business that many of our friends have told us about, this Englishman who had opened a Hair Salon on the beach with his daughter Emma. My hair is very important to me and ge�ng a good haircut is a must, and that is what Anthony Jones is known for and excellent hair color to boot. We have both been very dissa�sfied with the last few a�empts on designing our hair to suit our lifestyles; most of the so called stylists did not take into considera�on our age or understand that we both want to look great without a lot of fuss and bother. The traffic was a bit heavy due to the summer visitors, but we arrived on �me to this charming yellow and white beach house on the beach road with a fabulous view of the Gulf of Mexico. We were greeted warmly by Anthony and Emma and they ask us if we would like a cold drink or a glass of wine before he started making us beau�ful. Pam, my friend, went first since I was a li�le chicken a�er the last experiences. Anthony directed her to a styling chair and went on to explain the ten most important rules in designing a custom hairstyle to suit her. He first looked at her face shape and explained that there are five face shapes out there and told her her face shape was oval. The next was bone structure and head shape, a�er that was the type of her hair, the texture of her hair, then what sort of condi�on her hair was in, followed by the way the hair grows out of the head, plus cow licks, then her likes and dislikes and fashion. Wow! What a lot of things to get right. So then Emma started with a relaxing shampoo and deep condi�oning, then for the next 30 minutes Anthony’s hands were a sea of mo�on, lastly a quick blow dry with hardly any fuss and presto she was finished! She was so happy and she could not believe the difference in her hair. Now it was my turn, my hair especially in the summer gets

very frizzy and dry; I have tried everything out there for my hair with no success! Anthony explained that commercial hair products are made different to professional hair products. Commercial shampoos are made of mild detergent and the condi�oners are based on petroleum oil. Where professional hair products are pure and natural and give back to the hair, he also went on to say that we should all wash our hair every day and condi�on our hair the same. Anthony explained that at all �mes our hair has to have at least 8% moisture in it the same as our skin, we should treat our hair the same way as we treat our skin, by moisturizing it every day which made a lot of sense to me, since the last stylist told me not to wash my hair every day because in her mind it would dry it out. Anthony explained to me that yes using some drug store products would dry your hair out if washed daily. A�er we went through the ten rules, he took me to the shampoo area and treated me to the best shampoo and condi�oning my hair had ever had. While shampooing, Emma explained to me what I should do in the morning in the shower, again stressing no over-thecounter hair products, that’s why my hair is dry and frizzy. A�er shampooing and before condi�oning, towel blot the hair because the hair is porous like a sponge, pu�ng any condi�oner on one’s hair when it is full of water will not go into the hair itself, so blot it first then apply the product and leave it in while you are washing yourself. Then before you leave the shower, rinse and count up to 10 slowly and stop, just rinse the excess and no more. A�er she explained to me the hows & whys, I understood. They are like hair doctors, if we listen and do what they says it works! Anthony has his own line of products and everything he used on me was his and believe me the stuff works. The cut he gave me was wonderful; I walked out a new woman and so did Pam, no more frizzes! Oh, by the way he used a great product before he dried my hair called “POTION.” It is a gel with a lot of healing features with body, fabulous! I bought a bo�le. Best money we ever spent and yes, we are definitely going back. He is a true professional.

Well worth a visit!

Anthony’s salon is at 23175 Perdido Beach Boulevard in Orange Beach & their phone number is 251.974.1514. Please say we sent you! www.anthonyjonesinc.net September 2018 ● Beachin’ 17

Art in the BY CRYSTAL COLE Local artist Steven Dark has eyes all over town. For some time now, Dark has been placing his “Barnacle Babies” around Pleasure Island as a way to lend public art to communities that really didn’t have any when he started. These busts sit in the water and, over time, collect barnacles on their bodies in the shallow marine waters. “I had always made guys like bikers, truckers, musicians,” Dark said. “In the beginning the figures in the water had costumes. I did an installation in Orange Beach at the Waterfront Park down that pier. There’s a lamp post every 15-20 feet. I put a figure underneath each lamp post running the length of the pier.” Dark, who got his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in ceramics from the University of South Alabama, said the barnacles weren’t his original intention, but more of a byproduct of the environment. “I’d put them in low tide. The whole idea was the tide and how it changed the art every time. If there was a real high tide, they’d disappear completely. If it was a super low tide you could see the pole they were stuck in there with. Or, occasionally, the water would be just right and you could see just the eyes.” After grad school, Dark moved back to Gulf Shores and eventually took over his building on East 2nd Street from another ceramist. His 18 Beachin’ ● September 2018

workspace/ shop is housed in what was the original post office for the city of Gulf Shores. Dark said he wanted to create sexier and bustier figures to put in the water in an attempt to get censored. “We’d be out in the yard (near the Windmill Ridge Road bridge) drinking and firing up the grill and people would holler at them and shout stuff,” Dark said. “They wouldn’t even see us sitting out there. They wanted the girls to get out of the water so they could see the other half of the story.” Dark was introduced to ceramics in the early 80s after holding various odd jobs. “I worked in the oil field, bartended, waited tables and did a bunch of different stuff around here,” Dark said. “Then I started hanging around with a potter. So, I guess my introduction to clay came through informal apprenticing.” Dark teaches art at Coastal Alabama Community College, and hosts workshops at facilities across the county. He has a class coming up at the Eastern Shore Art Center in Fairhope the Friday and Saturday after Shrimp Fest. In that class students will sculpt scary faces into mugs, just in time for Halloween. “I’ll bring the cup, and you put the face on it,” Dark said. “It’s BYOB.” Dark is still installing figures in water around town. He recently pulled

Photos by Crystal Cole

a few pieces up he had staked around the water at the Flying Harpoon. He said it takes a couple of years for the barnacles to develop on the busts. Having spent some time in Japan, the artist can be a bit superstitious about how he groups his Barnacle Babies. “I kind of work in odd numbers,” Dark said. “I’ve done a lot of groups of three. I’ve done a couple of couples, but I tend to like odd numbers. They have this thing in Japan about the number four. You never set the table for four even if there are exactly four eating. You set it for five or something.” You can learn more about Steven Dark’s work and contact him for commissioned pieces at his website, www.stevendark.com.

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Welcome to the Beach

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. Tents (no larger than a 10x10 ft.) are allowed on the beach, but they have to be placed behind (North of) the designated sign marker post and should be removed before night. Tents cannot be placed between the sign post and the Gulf of Mexico. This is for designated emergency and safety access.

BEACH FLAG WARNING SYSTEM

2. Pets are not allowed on the beach on the Gulf of Mexico or surrounding islands (Robinson, Bird, Walker). However they are allowed at the designated city Dog Park on Canal Rd. (Hwy 180) next to Sportsman Marina. All dogs should remain on a leash within the city limits.

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3. Glass in any form (bottle, cup, container, etc.) is strictly prohibited on our beaches and islands.

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4. A yellow or green flag posted along gulf beaches means to use caution while swimming in the gulf waters and is permitted. A red flag means danger and one should not swim in the waters.

RED

Medium Hazard (light surf and or currents)

Low Hazard (calm conditions) High Hazard (rough conditions, such as strong surf and or conditions)

Double red flags mean that swimming in the waters is prohibited by law. Water Closed to Public Use

Purple means WARNING! A jellyfish or other marine threat. 5. All trails and parks are free and open from daylight to dusk 7 days a week. 6. Fires or flames are strictly prohibited on the beach. This includes grills, tiki-torches, lanterns, open fire pits, candles, fireworks, etc. 7. Jet skis, boats, and any other motorized vessels, are prohibited from launching along the gulf front beaches.

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A love of the water

Alabama captains mentor locals and visitors alike BY TOM STEBER The “Jewel of America’s Coast,” Alabama has a small beach with a reputation for catching big fish with the love of fishing by its great group of captains. Alabama claims a small five percent of the U.S. coastline for the Gulf of Mexico, but has the largest charter fleet of any single port along the coast, from Texas to Tampa. The Alabama Charter Fishing Association represents the bulk of charter boats in the area and boasts more than 100 vessels. Most of these are six-passenger boats catering to bottom fishing — snapper, amberjack and triggerfish. There is a strong love and skill of inshore fishing guides with the larger multi-passenger vessels for a more comfortable offshore ride. Even though Red Snapper is the popular target species, it is not the only game in town. king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, cobia, redfish, speckled trout, flounder, tripletail, dolphin, wahoo, tuna, and marlin are landed throughout the year. Alabama’s coastal fishing is a joint effort with great water and a life-long pursuit of conservation minded anglers. Mobile Bay covers 400 square miles, and with five major rivers that feed into it, helps create one of the largest watersheds in the nation. It sustains the base of a massive aquatic food chain, with the brackish waters and marches of the bay proving home for shrimp, crabs and baitfish. It also serves as a nursery for a wide range of recreational species and is home to big redfish and good populations of white trout, speckled trout, and flounder. Oyster reefs maintained for generations help to create fish habitat in the surrounding bays and tributaries with

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channels, drop-offs and grass beds that fishermen use to catch their delicacies. These rich inland waters are overshadowed by the artificial habitat offshore. Alabama’s Federally Permitted Reef Zone is second to none, with thousands of artificial structures deployed in a 1,200 square mile area. It is by far the largest collection of artificial reefs in the world, and this does include the structures provided by the state’s oil and gas industry. This reef zone is a great example of how fishermen and government can work together. For many decades the charter industry, private funding and federal funding has proved that by working together great things can happen. Bottom fish can’t and don't live on sand bottom. They need a house, and with virtually no natural structure, artificial ones were built and the reef fish have prospered. Beyond the reef zone, Alabama’s coast is also well known for its deep water formations. The “Nipple,” a drop-off along the Gulf ’s continental shelf, is a hot spot for serious blue-water fishing. With blue marlin, white marlin, tuna and sailfish all for that big game angler’s eye for the prize. Charter boats have been running out of these waters for

decades and in the early times. Trolling was the way of life, blue fish, Spanish mackerel, and king mackerel were the taste, and still are. But with today's technology, bottom fishing at the “Red Snapper Capital of the World” has blossomed. This area has earned the reputation for catching fish with its colorful captains and mates. Today the majority of charter and guide boats are owner operated businesses, with deep roots to the area. And there is a love and respect of its waterways that will and must be protected for future generations. Livelihood and personal investment, both in the area’s natural resources and in the sport, is typified in its captains like Gary Bryant, owner/operator of Red Eye Charters, who runs three boats out of Fort Morgan Marina. Two 36’ Topaz’s and a 32’ Twin Vee. “We love catching fish and seeing the kids faces,” he said. “We take lots of kids, and the family oriented fishing is the largest part of our business and its where we see most of our return customers come from. Families traveling with baseball, softball and soccer teams have created a whole new world of customers.” Of course, tourism drives the majority of the charter boat fishing. Frank Ford, of Island Time Charters, runs inshore trips and believes only about two percent of his business comes from local anglers. And he thinks that’s because most locals either have their own boat or know someone who does.

Regardless, he understands what visitors are looking for because until ten years ago, he used to be one. A veteran freshwater angler and guide, Ford spent several years regularly coming down from his home upstate to fish this area. He chartered boats until he eventually bought a 23 ft., center console for fishing anytime he could. In 2000, he spent nearly three weeks fishing out of Dauphin Island and then discovered the backwater of Perdido Bay and Old River areas near Orange Beach. “I got tired of dragging my boat back and forth, and finally bought a house down here,” he said. “We just fell in love with the people and the place.” He and his wife opened Island Time Charters and started running inshore fishing trips. His specialty is guiding customers to big red fish. “They pull hard and put grins on faces,” said Ford about his favorite species. “I like fall for both the bulls and the keepers. November and December have always been fabulous for the bull reds out of the beach. When we get a northern wind, you can catch them on a plug or bucktail jig. This time of year, I’m all over the redfish.” The common denominator between Bryant, Ford and the Alabama Gulf Coast charter captains is a passion for fishing paired with a love of helping others find success on the water. And since they fish in a place with rich, natural resources, a healthy fishery and an unparalleled history of building reefs, that passion will have a long history for generations to come.

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Décor on the Shore EXPLORE THIS HAPPY PLACE ON THE COAST BY MARY MESSER Ms. B purchased her “Happy Place” originally as a residence and now this uniquely decorated condo is available to visitors of our beautiful coast to make their “Happy Place” too! This spacious 2,275 square feet penthouse level condo is located at 2413 Phoenix West II. Facing north, it boasts amazing views of five bodies of water including a beach view that stretches from Orange Beach to Perdido Key! You can just imagine the breathtaking sunrises and sunsets! Upon entering we are greeted by a beautiful mosaic design of Italian floor tiles. Then our eyes are drawn upwards to the chandelier, enhanced by a beautiful metal filigree cutwork on the ceiling medallion. The seating areas on each side of us offer bonus sleep areas at night. Delightfully surprising is the cozy swing 28 Beachin’ ● September 2018

bed which includes curtains draped for nighttime privacy. To the east is an equally cozy area which beckons “come rest awhile as you watch the waves crash on the shore” through floor to ceiling windows. Through the custom archway we go ... To find those Oh So Cute little red chairs Messer ... on each side of the foyer table … now who thinks of Such? Why, Ms. B, of course, immediately letting her guests know that children are most welcome. Imagine their delight when they discover the little octopus and turtle dining tables and chairs. I can just picture her excitement as she is loading those plain little discarded metal tables while mentally planning to call her

artist friend about the design she would like displayed on them. As we slowly meander through, we will stop often to appreciate the wonderful finds of art and sculptures by local artists. Upon entering the enlarged kitchen we know immediately that Ms. B’s custom redesign is continuing. Pecky Cypress in the tray ceiling is enhanced by an antique chandelier which came from a home in the historic neighborhood of Beacon Hill in Boston, Mass. The beautiful, one-of-a-kind, bar features beveled glass doors, a wine cooler and stemware holder. A hammered copper sink compliments the exotic wood top and exotic onyx backsplash. In the dining area are antique, cherry dining chairs which were painted to coordinate with the coastal design as was the base of the table. The seats were recovered in a polyester blend of linen fabric. Stepping into the master bedroom suite reveals even more of Ms. B’s thoughtfulness. A fan on the bedside table awaits that guest who gets a better night’s sleep with the help of the hum. Grays, taupe, creams and tans are well blended. We pass through the master bath with its beautiful outlay of Sonoma tile in the shower and surrounding the tub to discover Ms. B’s creative gift at work once again. She explains how she encompassed the closet from the bedroom that backs up to it. Then she had two smaller closets built in that bedroom. Solid wood, custom builtins were added, along with the antique clothes rack to complete this spacious master closet. Upscale eclectic design continues as we visit the two guest rooms. A queen and twin bed for the guests who appreciate coastal cottage design. Across the hall we find more coastal decor with a nautical flair. Enchanting? Timeless? Yes! Both is what I’m thinking as I leave Ms. B’s “Happy Place.” A nationally acclaimed Interior Designer, Mary’s talent is displayed in recognizable designs of residential and commercial properties across the Southeast.

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Deepwater Horizon spill leads scientists to new life in the Gulf BY ALLISON MARLOW Think you’ve seen everything the Gulf of Mexico has to offer? You might need to look deeper. Scientists have identified more than 180 species of fish new to the Gulf of Mexico and another 20 – 30 that are new to human eyes. Unfortunately, it took the loss of thousands of animals to lead to the discovery. After the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in 2010 scientists were tasked with determining how much environmental damage was caused. The spill dumped roughly 3.19 million barrels of oil a mile below the ocean surface over 87 days. Officials knew the damage was extensive. On the surface the spill killed an estimated 80,000 birds, 35,000 hatchling sea turtles and more than 500 million pounds of oysters. Deep in the waters of the Gulf, however, no one was completely sure what creatures lived there, or how the spill impacted them. “The big problem was the oil spill was a mile deep and we had no data for what lived down there before the spill. It’s very difficult to assess damage when you have no pre-data,” said Tracey Sutton, an oceanographer at Nova Southeastern University and a Mobile native. Sutton said the region was never explored because there was no immediate need to know. “People don’t fish it and it requires specialized gear. Research vessel time is fairly expensive,” he said. For all of those reasons most oceans around the world are not 32 Beachin’ ● September 2018

well explored. “We really don’t know the water column that well anywhere in the world,” Sutton said. “You think we’d know everything but, not at all.” A water column is the ocean environment between the surface and the sea floor. After the spill, in addition to the $18.7 billion in damages BP agreed to pay, and criminal charge penalties, the oil company also gave $500 million to 20 independent researchers to explore the Gulf’s deep waters. These companies formed the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative. Part of that group, called the DEEPEND Consortium, was tasked to explore the Gulf’s depths and see just what types of creatures linger there. Sutton said his team’s year-long survey grew and before long the team had several vessels dive the depths and returning with lots of net samples, cast 1 mile down. After four years of analyzing samples Sutton’s team found animals that had not previously been known to live in the Gulf. Previously, scientists believed about 1,600 species of fish called the Gulf home. The sampling increased the waters’ total species count by at least 10 percent. There were also creatures they had never seen before in the whole world, including several called dragon fishes. “They’re quite horrible looking,” Sutton said. “They are fish with big teeth and a lure hanging off their chin that off has light organ hanging on the end to lure prey.

Photos by DEEPEND Consortium

“I really enjoy working at sea. The best part is when you bring in samples, unload the net, pour it out and look and see what’s in there and say, ‘oh I haven’t seen that before’. “The Gulf of Mexico is amazingly diverse, even in the deep waters. That’s our biggest take home point,” Sutton said. “People think once you get far enough off shore it’s like a desert but it actually is one of most diverse deep sea ecosystems in the world.” The Gulf’s location helps it become a perfect home for many species. Warm water comes from the Caribbean but the northern Gulf is

cooled in the winter. “It’s kind of a melting pot of tropical and cool water species. It’s incredibly diverse,” Sutton said. When the fish are hauled onto the boat decks, none of them are still alive. Most live in waters so deep and cold that as they are brought to the surface, the warmer waters kill them. Sutton’s team formally describes the animals and then the rarer specimens will be sent to a museum for safe keeping. The scientists at the DEEPEND Consortium continue their work today and have created a baseline of data so that in case of future spills,

scientists will know just how much damage was caused. Sutton said, unfortunately, that is not the case for much of the world’s oceans. “We’re kind of extending our reach into regions we haven’t even censored yet. We’re moving more and more into deep water for resources like oil and minerals. It’s really quite important that we study these things before we damage them. That’s the critical point,” Sutton said. Want to learn more about the DEEPEND Consortium? Visit the website at www. deependconsortium.org. September 2018 ● Beachin’ 33

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Crazy Sista Cooking

Football season is finally here! That means tailgating and parties with your favorite fans. Need an easy dish to bring and share? Try Lucy Buffett’s Rosemary Roasted Pecans found in her book, Gumbo Love. And start collecting pecans now for a great holiday gift!

with Lucy Buffett

Rosemary Roasted Pecans I know pecans because I used to run a Nut House! No joke — I was the manager of a pecan candy concession at the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition in New Orleans, and the pecans came from right down the road from my house in Alabama. It’s a fall ritual to “pick up” pecans from trees that Buffett are in my neighbor’s yard and then take an afternoon to crack them, rocking on the porch of my barn and plucking out the nutmeat in large pieces, or what they call “mammoth halves.” Roasted pecans are a seasonal tradition and an essential part of the Southern pantry. I give them for Christmas presents, especially to those friends and family who have everything. You can flavor them with any savory spice and herb or any sweet fruit essence, and they make a perfect coffee-table snack. In this recipe, I use fresh rosemary from my garden. You can also use cashews and walnuts instead of or along with the pecans. Makes 4 cups 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 pound fresh-crop pecan halves 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary

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1. Preheat the oven to 325 F. 2. In a large, heavy skillet (10 to 12 inches), combine the butter, salt, sugar, and cayenne and heat over mediumlow heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter has melted. 3. Add the pecan halves and stir well until all the pecans are coated. Stir or shake the skillet a few times and cook until the pecans are heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. 4. Stir in the rosemary, making sure it is well distributed, then transfer the pecans to a baking sheet, spreading them in a single layer. 5. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the nuts are a beautiful golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

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Seafood Salad’ Taco Salad Seared Tuna Salad Jacks House Salad Chicken Tender Salad Seafood Gumbo

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Seafood Kitchen SALA SA LA AD D SALADS Dressings: Honey-Mustard, Ranch, Bleu

Lunch L hM Menu

HOME-STYLE LUNCH SPECIALS

(Served with your choice of two side dishes) Saturday & Sunday - Add $1.00

Fried Shrimp - tail less Blackened Catfish Fried Catfish Broiled Flounder Fried Flounder Grilled Chicken Chicken Creole Fried Chicken Tenders Country Fried Steak Hamburger Steak Pork Chops Country Ham Vegetable Plate SANDWICHES

7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99

(Served with french fries)

Complimentary Ice Tea and Bread Served with All Dine in Lunch Entrees. Add House or Substitute Salad for side dish 1.99 Po-Boy Sandwich 10.99 Cheeseburger 7.99 Crab Cake Po-Boy 11.99 *Monte Cristo Sandwich 8.99

STARTERS Oysters on the Half Shell 1/2 dozen 8.99................1 dozen 16.99 Southern Style Crab Cakes 12.99 Shrimp Remoulade 8.99 Crab, Spinach & Artichoke Dip 9.99 Coconut Shrimp 8.99 Stuffed Mushrooms 8.99 Alligator Bites 8.99 Fried Crab Claws 1/2 lb........17.99 1 lb........29.99 Tuna Dip 9.99 Sweet Potato French Fry Basket 9.99 Fried Green Tomatoes 6.99 GUMBO & SOUP Seafood Gumbo cup....4.75 bowl....6.49 Crab & Shrimp Bisque cup....5.25 bowl....7.99 FRIED SEAFOOD FAVORITES (Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Riviera Salad 7.25 - with pecan chicken tenders 9.99 - with chicken tenders 8.99 - with boiled shrimp 9.99 - with grilled or blackened chicken 8.99 Caesar Salad 7.25 - w/grilled or blackened chicken 8.99 - w/boiled shrimp 9.99 Gumbo & Salad - a cup of Seafood Gumbo and our 7.99 Bisque & Salad 8.50 SEAFOOD FAVORITES (Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Add House or Caesar Salad Substitute Salad for side dish Fried Butterfly Shrimp Fried Oysters Fried Crab Claws *Coconut Shrimp Grilled Shrimp Fried Seafood Platter

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(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Shrimp Lover’s Platter Fried Seafood Platter Broiled Seafood Platter Creole Platter Caribbean Platter Crab Platter SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES

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(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

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Sweet and Tangy Whiskey reduction sauce, American cheese, Cherrywood smoked bacon, and crispy bacon bits.

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Grilled onions and mushrooms and a double hit of Swiss cheese on a pretzel bun.

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Our spicy signature burger sauce, fire roasted green chile and jalapeño compote, lettuce, and Pepper Jack cheese.

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Our famous burger atop a cool bed of Spring Mix, topped with Havarti cheese and strawberry watermelon salsa.

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Grilled Mac-N-Cheese studded with bacon and topped with aioli on a pretzel bun.

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Fried egg, crispy Cherrywood smoked bacon, lettuce, and tomato.

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Boursin cheese, aioli, and thinly sliced, deep fried red onion straws. *Consuming raw or undercooked food can increase your chances of acquiring a foodborne illness.

ENTREE SALADS Tossed greens, blackened chicken, fresh corn salsa, tortilla strips, cheddar cheese, and side of Chipotle Ranch dressing.

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Tossed greens, fried chicken tenders, chopped egg, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and choice of dressing.

Dressings

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All meals served with French fries, Mandarin oranges and a soft drink. For kids 10 and under

Cheeseburger

Chicken Tenders

Cream cheese, Frank’s Hot Sauce, and Bleu Cheese dressing mixed with pulled chicken. Baked until bubbly. Served with house made tortilla chips.

OTHER SIDE OF THE FARM BEAN ME UP 9.95

Our tasty black bean and veggie patty with Pepper Jack cheese, tortilla strips, and salsa.

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100% natural white meat, hand breaded and deep fried, served with mild, medium, or hot Buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, or no sauce. French fries included!

POULTRY IN MOTION 8.95

Hand breaded, deep fried chicken breast, with hot sauce, spicy bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, on a bun.

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A juicy turkey burger with roasted red peppers, provolone, and remoulade sauce.

CLASSIC WINGS 14.95

FROZEN BAR SMOOTHIES 2.99 | 4.99

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SHAKES 2.99 | 4.29

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Grilled Cheese

LEMONADES 2.99 | 4.29 Frozen or over ice Classic, Strawberry, Mango

FRAPPES 4.29

Mocha Frappe, Chocolate Chip Frappe, Mocha Iced Coffee

Adult Drinks

FROZEN DAIQUIRIS WITH RUM

Strawberry, Banana, Mango, Strawberry-Banana, Mango-Banana, Strawberry-Mango

MARGARITAS WITH TEQUILA AND TRIPLE SEC

KIDS MEAL 6.99 CHOICE OF:

Breaded dill pickle spears deep fried and served with Ranch dressing.

Mild, medium, or hot Buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, or a very sassy dry rub. Ranch or Bleu Cheese on the side, celery optional.

SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD 9.95

APPETIZERS

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FROZEN MIXED DRINKS

Bushwacker Vanilla Ice Cream, vodka, kahlua, baileys, chocolate syrup Berried Treasure Strawberry shake with amaretto and rum Tropical Twist Mango banana smoothie with coco rum Banana Split Banana split shake with dark crème do cacao

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