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Planning for People and Pisces: Florida Sea Grant supports regional Artificial Reef Workshops

by Angela Collins
October 26, 2017

The next Southwest Florida Artificial Reef Workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Register Today! Artificial reefs contribute significantly to local economies, providing recreational opportunities for anglers and divers, and ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Artificial Reefs, Fisheries, Florida Sea Grant, Reef Fish

Unmasking Florida’s Hogfish

by Angela Collins
October 6, 2017

What’s behind that big brown snout? Hogfish, often called ‘hog snapper,’ are actually members of the wrasse family. They are harvested in the US from North Carolina to the Florida Keys. Spearing is the most common way to land a ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Hogfish, Recreational Fishing, Reef Fish, Spearfishing

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