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A DOLPHIN TALE WITH A NEW TWIST

If you have watched the news lately, you probably understand why almost half of the commercials are for anti-depressants.

Depth Perception in our Oceans

Reaching the bottom of the ocean has fascinated man and challenged engineers for millennia. The bottom, at approximately 35,800 feet …

Radio Tagged Manatees in The Bahamas

The U.S. Geological Survey’s Sirenia Project is conducting a study to assess manatee movements and habitat use in the northern …

“Diver’s Down” flag reminder

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wants to make sure that 2012 is a safe year for both divers and …

Atlantic snook and Gulf amberjack close in state waters June 1

The recreational harvest of snook in Atlantic state and federal waters and of greater amberjack in Gulf of Mexico state …

Monofilament fishing line perilous for pelicans

In Florida, fishing is an important part of our lifestyle as well as the economy. However, this enjoyable activity sometimes …

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Record-Breaking Catch: Weston Lands 153-Pound Alligator Gar on 2-Pound Line

On April 8, 2025, angler Art Weston reeled in an astonishing 153-pound alligator gar while fishing on Lake Livingston, TX

Pat Hutchinson Lands World Record Blue Catfish on Light Tackle

Pat Hutchinson set a new IGFA Women’s 3-kg (6 lb.) Line Class World Record with a 13.61-kilogram (30-pound) blue catfish caught on the James River in Virginia. The record-setting catfish struck her cut bait, and after a determined 22-minute battle, Pat successfully landed the fish. She weighed it on a certified scale before safely releasing it back into the river.

Big Trouble in Morehead City

There’s nothing quite like the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, and the 2025 tournament reminded us all why it’s one …

You Weren’t Meant to Live in Traffic

If you’re someone who dreams in tides, lives for casting lines at sunrise, and feels most at home with salt …