Each year, under the soft glow of the August full moon, a quiet miracle unfolds beneath the waters of the Florida Keys. Coral reefs—often called the “rainforests of the sea”—release millions of tiny bundles of life into the water, synchronizing ... READ MORE
Category:Cool weather means the convicts are loose and on the move! This annual winter migration of sheepshead to congregate along structure makes for great fishing of these striped and toothy bait stealers. It also leads to the annual questions: Where ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesFisheries management is complicated as many anglers know. Since scientist have no way of counting all of the fish in the Gulf, or in a given estuary, they have to do stock assessments based on their best estimate of how many fish are removed ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesMost anglers understand we have two snook closures annually; each for very different reasons. The December through February closure protects snook during the cold weather and the May to September closure protects spawning snook. The size ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation