By L. Scott Jackson UF/IFAS Extension Bay County and Florida Sea Grant | Special to The News Herald Beginning later this month, new artificial reefs will be deployed in Bay County, with more scheduled through the end of 2020. Reefs ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Researchers from University of West Florida recently estimated the value of Artificial Reefs to Florida's coastal economy. Bay County artificial reefs provide 49.02 million dollars annually in personal income to local residents. Bay County ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesHistory of Artificial Reefs and Materials Ancient mariners observed large numbers of fish inhabiting areas near sunken vessels. Our first sailors quickly realized objects placed in the sea are almost immediately colonized by marine life. Based ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesPlease save the date for the 2013 Northwest Florida Regional Artificial Reef Workshop sponsored by Florida Sea Grant and FWC, to be held at the Niceville Community Center in Niceville, FL on Wednesday-Thursday, February 19-20, 2013. (Change ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources