Reefs enhance the marine environment and protect the ecosystems. Artificial or natural, these habitats provide safe haven and food for more than 250 species in Southwest Florida waters. Shallow waters to more than 30 miles offshore, from Charlotte harbor, Pine Island Sound, moving south past Marco Island these reefs litter the ocean floor. Lee County artificial reef program includes planning and maintenance of existing sites, monitoring reef quality, along with educating the public about the role that these reefs play in our marine ecosystem. These reefs hold sea life that recreational divers enjoy, and anglers hope to catch. Mother nature has done her job in creating the natural reefs and now man has recognized his role by adding the artificial reefs. From stone and concrete, to sinking old ships, to rubble from storm wreckage, these reefs are making future generations in line to appreciate our environment.
Mother Nature does wonderful things but it’s hard to find her handiwork in the form of a circle. The wreath comes from an old English word “writhian” which means twist. Wreaths were traced back to the Persian Empire, Egypt, and Greece. Used primarily as headdresses and awarded to show symbols of power, authority, or victory. Wreaths made their debut as holiday decorations in connection with Yule. This marked the winter solstice and was celebrated by ancient Germanic and Scandinavian peoples. Wreaths symbolized the promise and return of Spring. Today the most common use for wreaths is in connection with Christmas beginning in the 16th century. Candles were added to symbolize hope, love, joy and peace.
The Landing Fishing Club will hold its December meeting on Wednesday 12-4-24 in the Garden Room at the Helm Club at 6:30 p.m.
Take a break from all those Christmas shopping days, just bring the family (all ages) to the Helm Club Lake Family Fishing tournament on Monday 12-23-24 at 8:00 a.m. by the golf cart barn. Prizes will be awarded!
