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Welcome to my blog where fraud, lies and corruption are uncovered wherever they hide. Government, non-profits, media and corporations have many secrets and this is where they are exposed. This is where people go for the truth. There is a real need for more watchdog groups. Check out the Resources & Links page for links to find your federal reps, government agencies and other websites packed with important information. The About page has links to some of the testimony and interviews I've given over the years. It's not all bad news I do highlight people and organizations that genuinely contribute to the greater good and deserve recognition.
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Trying to survive in a world made of plastic
By Staci-lee Sherwood The will to survive can help a species hang on against what seems like insurmountable odds. The battle against plastic cannot be won since it’s found in everything. From our food and water to clothing and medical devices, plastic touches nearly every aspect of our lives. This is also true for wildlife. Years ago it was a rare sight to see birds using plastic to make their nests. Trash on beaches and along the road typically was mostly paper and food
Staci-lee Sherwood
May 4, 20224 min read
Seashells, a warming ocean and a bleak prediction for the future of marine life
By Staci-lee Sherwood Years ago strolling along the beach often meant collecting sea shells that had washed up on the shoreline. This was considered a passive yet enjoyable pastime. As more people started their own collection an industry started to emerge dedicated to selling sea shells from all over the world. Few consumers gave thought about how the sea shell came to be formed or what their role was in the ecosystem. Not many would have thought of sea shells as abandoned
Staci-lee Sherwood
Mar 22, 20225 min read
Florida abuses Sea Turtles by allowing experiments on endangered hatchlings
By Staci-lee Sherwood When you think of an endangered species you assume this status brings full legal protection from hunting, poaching, harassment. The laws that govern how species listed as endangered vary and enforcement runs from non existent to minimal. Leatherback sea turtles are listed as critically endangered on a global scale because their population has crashed about 90% from what it had been histori
Staci-lee Sherwood
Mar 11, 202210 min read
Manatee death rate skyrockets while Florida’s FWC covers up the cause & lies to tourist$
By Staci-lee Sherwood The year 2021 ended much the way it started, with a mounting death rate for the manatees making this year a record breaker. At a whopping 1101 dead this is the highest mortality for endangered manatees in Florida. This is the official number but how many perished that no one recorded is anyone’s guess. The state agency charged with protecting this species and keeping them alive said starvation was the main cause for all these manatee deaths. As explai
Staci-lee Sherwood
Feb 9, 202211 min read
Loving Hummingbirds to death: Why thousands die every year from deadly commercial nectar
By Staci-lee Sherwood There’s something magical about Hummingbirds. They are one of nature’s tiny engineering miracles. These amazing birds can fly vertical as well as horizontal. I’ve been lucky to have one hummingbird come to winter in my pollinator garden every year for the past six years. Every time they bring me a new understanding of the species while being able to identify different birds by their personality. Some were aggressive in guarding their territory chasin
Staci-lee Sherwood
Feb 2, 20224 min read
Exploiting sea turtles in Florida: for many groups it’s just busine$$ as usual
By Staci-lee Sherwood When you think of an endangered species you assume, or hope, that its legal status offers full protection under the law. You assume this species will be exempt from being hunted, trafficked, harmed or exploited by man’s greed and stupidity. In 2022 you would be wrong to assume or even hope for that, especially in the state of Florida. We have three species of sea turtles that regularly nest here the Loggerhead, Green and Leatherback. Legal status unde
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jan 19, 20227 min read
For shorebirds like the Least Terns rooftop nesting is a survival necessity
By Staci-lee Sherwood These days being an endangered species no longer has the same cache or carries the same legal protection it used to. While in some states Least Terns are listed as endangered in other states they’re listed as threatened. One thing is clear their future is in peril. As a species dependent on how well humans protect their nesting habitat things look pretty uncertain. Plastic pollution, beach trash and coastal development have all but obliterated their o
Staci-lee Sherwood
Nov 19, 20215 min read
Planes, Trains, Automobiles.....and monkeys ?
By Staci-lee Sherwood When Americans think of monkeys they envision a jungle similar to what they’ve seen in National Geographic. They don’t think of monkeys living freely right here in the U.S. If you live in Florida you might be lucky enough to glimpse one of three species of monkeys living freely. For those who can’t make it over to Africa this is a treat beyond most people’s wildest dreams. The three species that call Florida home are the Rhesus, Squirrel and Vervet M
Staci-lee Sherwood
Oct 28, 20216 min read
Monitoring a Bald Eagle nest: The benefits of citizen scientist conservation
By Staci-lee Sherwood When most people hear the word scientist they have a certain image. They envision a professional with years of college followed by either long stints in the field or long lonely hours spent in a lab. A common misconception about science is that only highly trained professionals engage in research and data analysis. With the right guidance citizen scientists can be an incredible asset to the scientific community. Years ago science was conducted by traine
Staci-lee Sherwood
Oct 7, 20214 min read
The Cooper’s Hawk that was a single mom - extraordinary tale of how she raised 3 chicks on her own
By Staci-lee Sherwood Under normal circumstances hawks raise their young as a bonded pair. The amount of time and energy it takes to make the nest, incubate the eggs, feed the young and guard them from predators takes a huge toll on them. Ask any new human mom or dad and they will tell you how exhausting newborns are. They weave a tale of piercing screams sleepless nights and endless cleanups. For hawk parents with newborn chicks their tale is surprisingly similar as anyon
Staci-lee Sherwood
Sep 1, 20215 min read
How I got to play midwife to a Leatherback Sea Turtle
y Staci-lee Sherwood Back on May 31, 2012 I had one of those magical mornings. First was the most beautiful sunrise that looked like the sky was on fire with color. Then I helped a Horseshoe Crab get back into the water after being stranded on her back from high tide. I thought that was more than enough to make for a special day. Then I saw Kate while out looking for new Sea Turtle tracks to record. This morning’s beach survey was truly a 1 in a 1,000,000. There was a small L
Staci-lee Sherwood
Aug 14, 20214 min read
Florida’s latest assault on sea turtles and why the global community should be concerned
July 19, 2021 Introduced by Jeff Goodman In this time of dramatic climate change, habitat destruction, over fishing and species loss around the world, one would hope that governments and local authorities would be pro-active in legislation, education and direct action to address all these issues in a positive way. Ashamedly this is all too often not the case. A prime example of this is the plight of the Sea Turtles in Florida as witnessed and reported by Staci-lee Sherwood, F
Staci-lee Sherwood
Aug 6, 20216 min read
Dedicated to all the unsung heroes of animal rescue - an essay
By Staci-lee Sherwood Tonight I went to the beach to watch 2 sea turtle nests. At 11pm 3 young college kids, two girls and a guy, came over. I had met them 2 weeks ago when they asked what I was doing sitting by a nest. I told them about the sea turtles and they sat there for several hours with me getting an education about sea turtles and other imperiled marine life. We watched the nest but nothing happened. The next night they were curious so they went to check on the same
Staci-lee Sherwood
Aug 4, 20212 min read
For the florida manatee it IS a state of emergency
By Staci-lee Sherwood As long as I can remember manatees have been in trouble. For much of the 1970s and 80s boat strikes were the most common cause of injury and death. Since 1974 the annual death rate has steadily increased every year. Unbelievably Florida and the US Fish and Wildlife agency (USFWS) decided in 2017 this warranted a delisting and removal of legal protection making our beloved manatees more vulnerable to population collapse. The agency took the action, Patric
Staci-lee Sherwood
Aug 4, 20215 min read
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