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License-free saltwater, freshwater fishing fun coming this weekend

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA  (May 29, 2012) –The first week of June is National Fishing and Boating Week. This year, start and …

The Billfish Foundation’s Ellen Peel, two others named by President Obama to key White House posts

FT LAUDERDALE, FL – Ellen Peel, president and CEO of The Billfish Foundation, who has also served for three years as …

Stone crab season to close May 16

Florida stone crab season closes on May 16. Photo credit: MyFWC. The commercial and recreational harvest of stone crab claws …
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Line Retrieval and Recycling Programs Aren’t Just For The Birds

By Renee Wilson Fishing line has evolved greatly over the years. With so many options available, like monofilament, fluorocarbon, braided …

The Sound of Science: What oyster reefs may be (literally) telling us about the environment

By: Vincent Encomio and Hilde Zenil Florida Oceanographic Society Jacques Cousteau described the ocean as “The Silent World”. In truth, …

Last live showings of “This is Your Ocean: Sharks” documentary raises over $10,000 for Bahamas National Trust

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL — The award-winning shark documentary, This is Your Ocean: Sharks, which completed its national tour with …

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A Trout Fisher’s Guide to Catching Striped Bass on the Fly

Scenario: you fish tiny streams for trout, but your Instagram has been littered with photos of monster striped bass recently and it’s piqued your interest. Check out some great tips here!

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Okeechobee Report & Forecast

By Capt. Angie Douthit Lake O’s water level has been around the 13.5 ft mark, which makes for safe boating …