Conservation

Environmental and waterway news.

Latest in Conservation

Hurricane Irma Aftermath in the Ten Thousand Islands: Kemp’s ridley

Four months after Irma’s fury we take a look at the damage to the remote coastal ecosystems in this affected region.

FWC Approves Changes to Gulf Cobia Management

At its December meeting in Gainesville, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) took final action to approve several …

Season Changes for Gulf Amberjack

At its December meeting in Gainesville, the FWC set the greater amberjack recreational season in Gulf state waters to open May 1-31 and Aug. 1-Oct. 31.

Connect the Dots – Dolphin Conservation

As researchers with the Dolphin Communication Project (DCP), we work to promote the scientific study of dolphins and inspire their conservation.

FWC Update: $25,000 received for new 2018 tagged-lionfish removal incentive program

New program to be rolled out in 2018 to increase statewide removal efforts of lionfish.

Artificial Reef Update: Creating an Inshore Dive Site

The St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program believes a dive site near the Fort Pierce Inlet would be an excellent location for creating an inshore dive site. 

Popular This Month

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 …

Let’s Go Crappie’n on Lake Okeechobee

By Capt. Robin Clegg With the January cold comes Crappie’n on Lake Okeechobee. Fishing with lights at night or jigging …

Boca Granda Pass, Charlotte Harbor, and the Flats Report & Forecast

By Capt. Dave Stephens Well, fellow anglers, we are coming into February with great uncertainty. This year, we have had …

Fly Fishing in Shallow Waters Can Equal Big Rewards

Despite technological advances that allow for fly fishing successes in deep water, shallow water sight fishing is my favorite...