It is One Goliath of a Fish… the Goliath Grouper
For many who are seafood lovers there is nothing like a good grouper sandwich; makes me hungry just to write that. Groupers are members of the one of the largest families of fish in the… Read More
Tag: fisheries
“Wanted” Sighting of Horseshoe Crabs!
These curious ancient animals have been roaming the waters of the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico for over 450 million years. Though they appear dangerous they are quite harmless and are actually more closely related… Read More
Lions in the Gulf… Tigers in the Bay
This catchy phrase coined by Robert Turpin (Escambia County Marine Resources Division) describes the new invader to our marine waters. Many coastal residents are aware of the invasive lionfish that has invaded our local reefs… Read More
What Is Up with All the Sharks?
Since the beginning of the summer, panhandle residents and visitors have been reporting numerous sharks hanging out along the sandbars near the passes. , cruising between the 2nd sandbar and the beach. One visitor was… Read More
2013 Lionfish Summit; update on FWC meeting in Cocoa Beach
It seems everyone in the Panhandle is talking about the invasive lionfish. This non-native member of the scorpionfish family was first seen in U.S. waters in 1989 near Ft. Lauderdale. Over the last two decades,… Read More
Improving Water Quality and Bringing Back the Bayous
Those who have lived in the Panhandle area for many years will remember the days when our local bayous were places people water skied, kids learned to swim, and fishermen brought home plenty of speckled… Read More
The Invasion of the Lionfish
The Invasion of the Lionfish (Photo: Florida Sea Grant) It is a song that has been played in our state time and again. An exotic pet or plant is brought across our borders… Read More