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Making the case for managed moorings

by Alicia Betancourt
November 17, 2023

The Florida Keys, with their turquoise waters, vibrant marine life, and stunning coral reefs, have long been a haven for boaters and sailors. This unique and fragile ecosystem holds a treasure trove of natural beauty and wonders. However, ... READ MORE

Category: , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Boat Access, Boater Safety, Boating, Boca Chica Basin, Buoys, Coral Reefs, Economic Sustainability, Ecosystem Preservation, Ecotourism, Environmental Impact, Environmental Protection, Florida Keys, Infrastructure Development, Key West, Marine Biodiversity, Marine Conservation, Marine Ecology, Marine Resources Management, Maritime Conservation, Monroe County Commission, Mooring Fields, Revenue Generation, Seagrass Beds, Sustainable Boating, Sustainable Development, Tourism, Water Quality

2015 Florida Artificial Reef Summit – Live Broadcast Jan 13 – 16 from Clearwater Beach, FL

by BLOGS.IFAS
January 2, 2015

2015 Florida Artificial Reef Summit January 13-16, 2015 Clearwater Beach Marriott on Sand Key Clearwater Beach, Fla. Florida has one of the most active artificial reef programs in the nation. The Florida Artificial Reef Summit has become ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources
Tags: Artificial Reef Deployment, Artificial Reefs, Diving, Fishing, Marine Ecology

Bay County Reefs two F101 Fighter Jets

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 27, 2014

  http://youtu.be/QWDkMOAqHLs   http://youtu.be/T7LgEHOT0no     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Valerie Sale Public Information Officer Phone: (850) 248-8170 Cell: (850) 814-6122 vsale@baycountyfl.gov UPDATE: Bay ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Artificial Reef Deployment, Artificial Reefs, Bay County, Bay County New Reefs, F101s, Fishing, Jets, Marine Ecology, Panama City Artificial Reefs, Panama City Beach Artificial Reefs, Red Snapper, Sea Grant

Fisheries Management and Artificial Reefs

by BLOGS.IFAS
February 22, 2013

Definitely one of the highlights of our Northwest Florida Artificial Reef Workshop earlier this year (2013) - The panel discussion and presentations from Bill Lindberg, Bob Shipp, Will Patterson, and Luiz Barbieri. You can access the archieved ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Artificial Reefs, Fishing, Marine Ecology, Panama City Artificial Reefs, Panama City Beach Artificial Reefs, Sea Grant

How are the Reefs? You can Help!

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 29, 2012

We need your help in monitoring and protecting these valuable resources. At the end of your diving or fishing trip please complete a short reef survey. You can also send us pictures and video through the reef comment form (click here). This ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources
Tags: Artificial Reef Deployment, Artificial Reef Monitoring, Artificial Reefs, Bay County, Fishing, Marine Ecology, Mexico Beach Artificial Reefs, Mexico Beach Reefs, Panama City Artificial Reefs, Panama City Beach Artificial Reefs, Panama City Beach Reefs, Panama City Reefs

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