ASFMS Joins Bio Blitz - Block Island
The teams are just back in from BioBlitz 2010 and I’m sure people are
working hard to unload gear, hang out sleeping bags and tents out to dry,
and catch up on sleep. Thank you all for your tremendous efforts that made
the event such a success. Thanks to the Block Island community for their
help and hospitality. The preliminary count is 916 species, which is great
by any standard and for an island and rainy weather, it is terrific. We have
a lot of work to do to cross check the numerous data sheets, especially for
the marine organisms, and we look forward to receiving the many specialist
reports, so I am confident that the final number will be higher, perhaps
approaching the magic 1,000 barrier. Notable finds: American burying beetle,
pale green orchid, wood duck, spiny skate, jonah crab, citrine forktail. We
will post more details on the finds as they come in. (Thank you Mrs. Milone
and Mrs. Middleton!) Click Here for Block Island Times Article
