soundwaves.usgs.govthe chandeleur islands managed by the National Wildlife Refuge, are a chain of islands off the east coast of louisiana, which were the historic result of the mississippi river outflow when the mouth was much further north. the islands were hit hard by the oil spill compounded by heavy erosion (>85%) means they are predicted to disappear in 20 years. we are the last team this season to collect impact data from the sites.
soundwaves.usgs.govdue to their remoteness from the mainland (3.5 hrs from biloxi, ms) trips require you to stay on boats. visitors arent allowed on the islands because of their distinction as a federal wildlife refuge and ecological sensitivity, so our access to the island was very special.
http://www.rodnreel.com/chandeleurislandcharter/assets/images/pagea2.jpgalso known for its legendary amazing fishing the islands are a sad reminder of what used to be. they are ringed by deep, blue water which closely approach productive, shallow grassbeds this creates a unique environment where large predator fish can come close to land.
it would have been a sin not to take advantage of this opportunity soooooo every spare moment was spent fishing the shallow flats for redfish, black drum, sand trout, speckled trout, and shark
sand trout
motoring through the flats
shane and greg
pelican feeding frenzy
the majority of our time was spent pulling boats through the flats
greg and shane (green)
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