Good Morning from Florida's Indian River Lagoon
Good morning from The Living Shoreline in Sebastian along Florida's Indian River Lagoon. Today is Wednesday August 19, 2026. Sorry but todays video ends upside down. I am not standing on my head.
Welcome to today's Lagoon Life Report, where we explore the weather, wildlife, waterfront communities, parks, local food, and everyday moments that make life along the Indian River Lagoon so special.
Lagoon Conditions
Time: 10 AM
Air Temperature: High of 97 today and darn hot right now too.
Humidity: 78%
Wind Direction & Speed: 2 from the West - NOT ENOUGH
Water Conditions: Much clearer than at Pelican Landing. Calm and flat!
Today's Lagoon Life:
Today I'm back at the Living Shoreline since I don't have to work until later today. Today we removed some invasive grasses but salvaged the nutsedge for now. ORCA will let me know more later if we are to remove the sedge too. Plus todays video came from this removal as that is how I found all the blood worms!
Grass I removed Nutsedge I left...for now.
THE WHOLE GANG ON INSTALL DAY
Lagoon Living Tip of the Day:
Learn to Love the Mullet
They aren't dolphins, manatees or roseate spoonbills, so mullet don't get much glory around the Indian River Lagoon.
But watch the water long enough and you'll realize how much activity revolves around these fish. Schools of mullet move through the lagoon, predators follow them, birds watch them, and their spectacular leaps are part of the daily soundtrack of the waterfront.
When you see a bunch of mullet suddenly getting nervous at the surface, keep watching.
Something bigger may be underneath them.
Sometimes the lagoon tells you what's happening before you ever see the main character. 🐟🌊
Wildlife & Nature
Today's nature is dominated by Blood Worms! Here's a bit of background on them and a still of the sand I found hundreds in.
Bloodworms are bright red, segmented marine or freshwater worms belonging to the phylum Annelida. The marine species (Glycera) are carnivorous and possess a venomous bite using four copper-based fangs. Anatomy: Soft-bodied, pinkish-red, and segmented. Their see-through skin shows their red fluid interior. Venom: Marine types have a proboscis with four jaws that inject venom to kill tiny sea animals. A human bite feels like a bee sting. Habitat: They live buried in wet mud and sand along coastal flats and estuaries.
Today's Lagoon Spotlight
Today's Do-Gooder is about as local as we can get.
H.A.L.O. No-Kill Rescue is located right here in Sebastian and operates with a wonderfully simple premise: every life counts.
H.A.L.O., which stands for Helping Animals Live and Overcome, provides a no-kill refuge for homeless animals and animals rescued from abuse and neglect. Since 2006, the organization says it has saved more than 20,000 animals.
And rescue doesn't end when an animal arrives at the shelter. Dogs and cats are given veterinary care and prepared for adoption, while a network of more than 140 foster families allows H.A.L.O. to care for animals that may need a quieter environment or additional attention before finding permanent homes.
They've also recently introduced a clever Foster-First Kitten Program. Instead of young kittens moving from foster care into the shelter before adoption, participating kittens can now be adopted directly from their foster homes, meaning some never need to spend a night in the shelter at all.
💙 How You Can Help
There are four wonderfully straightforward choices: adopt, foster, volunteer or donate. H.A.L.O. also operates Rescued Treasures, its thrift shop on US 1 in Sebastian, providing another way for the community to support its work.
I like H.A.L.O. for this series because our community isn't defined only by how we care for the lagoon.
It's also defined by how we care for the creatures that share our little corner of Florida. 🐾❤️
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Lagoon Lifestyle & Real Estate
Look Up Before You Buy
When touring a Florida home, buyers naturally look at floors, kitchens and bathrooms. Spend a minute looking at the ceilings, too.
Discoloration, bubbling paint, patched drywall or stains around vents can sometimes point to an old roof leak, plumbing issue or air-conditioning condensation problem. A stain doesn't automatically mean there's a current problem, but it deserves a question.
Also look inside closets and around window openings, where old moisture issues can be easier to spot.
Pretty countertops are nice. A dry house is nicer. 🏡🔎
Thinking About Life Along the Lagoon?
Whether you're planning a visit, considering a move, or simply enjoy following life along Florida's Indian River Lagoon, I hope these daily reports help you experience one of Florida's most beautiful regions.
If you're looking for local insight about waterfront living or real estate anywhere along the lagoon, I'd be happy to help.
Every report is another chapter in the story of life along Florida's Indian River Lagoon. Thanks for following along.
Chris Norris
Broker Associate | Treasure Coast Realty
Serving Florida's Space Coast & Treasure Coast along the Indian River Lagoon
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