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Using a venting tool on a fish with barotrauma.

Do I need a descending tool when fishing from my vessel for reef fish in Florida?


November 20, 2023

Do I need a descending tool on-board when fishing from my vessel for reef fish in Florida?  The answer is YES!  But the regulations are a little different depending upon where you are fishing.  Atlantic Ocean federal waters (3+ nautical ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Barotrauma, Florida Friendly Angler, Florida Sea Grant, Return 'Em Right
Photo of boats at a mooring

Making the case for managed moorings


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

Tunicates (aka Sea Squirts)


May 12, 2014

Holly Abeels, Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent Tunicates are found throughout the Indian River Lagoon growing attached to mangrove roots, pilings, oyster reefs, and any hard substance they can find every spring and into the summer. They ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Brevard County, Environment, Florida Sea Grant, Indian River Lagoon, Oceans, Sea Squirt, Tunicates, Water

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