About the Author

Jonathan R. Ryan, a professor of geology and oceanography at Okaloosa-Walton College, holds degrees in geology from Florida State University the University of Florida, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Thomas M. Scott, the Florida assistant state geologist has degrees in geology from the University of South Florida, Eastern Kentucky University, and Florida State University. Guy H. (Harley) Means has a degree in geology from Florida State University and is a licensed professional geologist with the Florida Geological Survey.