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A Mangrove Misunderstanding: Part 2

by Leif Johnson With the sun rising ever higher overhead, we go about our work, yelling measurements, ID numbers, and …
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Costa Sunglasses® Partners with Bureo

The brand is partnering with Bureo, the pioneer in recycled fishnet products, to turn discarded fishing nets into quality sunglass frames. Identified as the most harmful form of ocean plastic, discarded fishing nets and gear account for ten percent of ocean plastic pollution, which grows by an estimated 640,000 tons every year.

Maryland Reducing Minimum Size Limit On Rockfish

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is moving forward with emergency regulations that will reduce the minimum size limit of striped bass for charter boat and recreational anglers in the summer and fall fishery in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries from 20 to 19 inches.

Wesley’s Island Pig Roast

In March, the third annual Wesley’s Island Pig Roast was held to benefit MMPS Environmental and its continued progress on …

Live Capturing Nuisance Alligators

Most people don’t want to see the big golf course or neighborhood alligator killed, and I don’t blame them at all. I actually agree with them completely

Gulf Amberjack Rules Change

NOAA Fisheries recently changed the recreational seasons for greater amberjack in the Gulf of Mexico. Recreational fishing for greater amberjack will be open May 1-31, 2018.

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Kneer’s Triumph: Record-Breaking Sockeye Salmon Adventure

On August 4, 2024, William Kneer IV found himself in the heart of Alaska’s wild Kisaralik River when a fierce sockeye salmon smashed his KVD swimming jig. The fight was brief but electrifying, and when the fish came to hand, it measured an impressive 70 centimeters—enough to tie the IGFA All-Tackle Length World Record.

Two Texas Fishermen And a Dog Survive Tornado in a Boat

A fisherman in Chambers County, TX says he survived Saturday's EF-3 tornado in a boat, sharing the video of him riding out the storm.

Sebastian Inlet to Eau Gallie Cswy. – January 2025

  January is normally our coldest month of the year, but the cold fronts kept coming through early December bringing …

Space Coast Surf Fishing Forecast – January 2025

Roll into the new year with peak surf fishing along the Space Coast. Pompano, whiting, mackerel, bluefish and drum will …