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June 8th – Celebrate World Ocean Day

by Holly Abeels
June 8, 2021

Happy World Ocean Day! June 8th is World Ocean Day. For 2021, World Ocean Day is raising awareness and support to protect at least 30% of the world’s land, waters, and ocean by 2030. World Ocean Day has been coordinated and promoted by The ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: #OceanClimateAction, #Protect30x30, #WorldOceanDay, Climate Action, Environment, Florida Sea Grant, Oceans

Recent Fish Kills in the Northern Indian River Lagoon

by Lisa Krimsky
December 2, 2020

By Lisa Krimsky and Holly Abeels Reports of localized fish kills in the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) began on Thanksgiving in 2020 and continued for the next few days. The fish kill was most prominent between the SR528 and SR520 Causeways near ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, Water
Tags: Algae Bloom, Fish, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, Indian River, Indian River Lagoon
grouper recently caught on a boat

Scholarship Opportunity for the Florida Friendly Fishing Guide Certification

by Holly Abeels
July 29, 2020

In June 2020 I wrote a blog post about the Florida Friendly Fishing Guide Certification. As a recap, this online course teaches best practices for catch and release fishing to Florida fishing guides. Each lesson plan focuses on a different aspect ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Fisheries, Fishing, Fishing Guide, Florida Sea Grant, FWC, Recreation

Fish with a Florida Friendly Fishing Guide

by Savanna Barry
July 27, 2020

Fishing with guides Fishing is a great pastime and Florida is a great place to do it! Each year, millions of anglers visit the state’s waters to take part in the fun. Recreational fishing is a major part of our tourism economy. Generally, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Coastal Habitat, Coastal Systems, Fisheries, Fishing, Fishing Guide, Florida Sea Grant, FWC, InsideNatureCoast, Recreation
Fish being held with a descending device attached

New Federal South Atlantic Fishing Regulations: Descending Device Required On-Board

by Holly Abeels
June 22, 2020

Beginning July 15, all recreational, commercial, and for-hire vessels will be required to have a working descending device on-board and readily available when fishing for any of the fish in the snapper-grouper complex in federal waters of the ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Barotrauma, Fisheries, Fisheries Management, Fisheries Regulations, Florida Sea Grant
seafood dip and crackers, sardines and avocado toast, grilled fish on plate, Florida Seafood at Your Fingertips LIVE

Sardines and Avocado Toast: Florida Seafood at Your Fingertips LIVE

by Holly Abeels
May 27, 2020

The top 3 places people in Florida frequently buy seafood from are restaurants, the grocery store, and local seafood markets. So far this year, Americans are cooking more seafood at home. Seafood is a healthy part of your diet. It is a low calorie, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, NATURAL RESOURCES
Tags: #eatseafoodamerica, #seafoodatyourfingertips, Avocados, Florida Sea Grant