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Help Restore Scallops: Become a Scallop-sitter!

The FWC is looking for volunteers to take the role of scallop-sitter. Staff will provide you with juvenile scallops and a predator-exclusion cage.

FWC Discusses Extended Spawning Closure Inside Special Permit Zone

At its December meeting in Gainesville, the FWC discussed a draft change to extend the spawning season closure for permit inside the Special Permit Zone.

100,000 Pounds of Gizzard Shad Removed Lake Apopka

The St. Johns River Water Management District funds the harvest to help restore water quality and improving habitat for desirable game fish.

Oyster Restoration Season

It’s oyster restoration season again and as temperatures start to fall volunteers will be constructing oyster modules for placement around the Indian River Lagoon. 

A Paddling Mini-Vacation

By Mike Hammond With cooler weather here, camping along the Calusa Blueway becomes a delight. One of our favorite campgrounds …

Connect the Dots

By Kelly Melillo Sweeting Do you ever look up at the night sky and search for your favorite constellation? Look …

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Sebastian Inlet to Eau Gallie Cswy. – January 2025

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Port Canaveral & Banana River – January 2025

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Port Canaveral Offshore – January 2025

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