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SEAFAN Bleach Watch – How you can help

Florida’s coral reefs are facing many global and local threats such as warming waters, ocean acidification, poor water quality, physical impacts and coral disease and bleaching. However, there are many things you can do to help. Even small changes can help protect coral reefs and keep them healthy, such as reducing plastic waste, recycling, conserving water, and volunteering.

St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Update: Oyster and Living Reefs to the Rescue

Volunteers will start constructing oyster modules for construction of a 678-square-foot oyster reef in September.

Reminder: 2017 Bay Scallop Season Closure Starts Sept. 25

A friendly reminder that the 2017 recreational bay scallop season will close soon, particularly on September 25th in ares throughout the Gulf Coast region.

Be a Mentor – Take Someone Fishing

National Hunting and Fishing (NHF) Day is always a great occasion.  Outdoor stores have sales, clubs host tournaments, and there …

Recreational Fishing Participation Increased Nearly 20 Percent Over the Past 10 Years

Preliminary findings by the USFWS also reveal increase in fishing expenditures. ALEXANDRIA, VA – September 13, 2017 – The U.S. …

Seagrass Studies Continue In Choctawhatchee Bay

Monitoring Coordinator Brandy Foley stood at the Pilcher Park boat ramp, watching clouds gather over the Choctawhatchee Bay...

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Attention North Carolina Anglers: Key Changes to Fishing Laws and Mandatory Harvest Reporting

North Carolina fishing regulations have important updates concerning mandatory reporting for several key species and the seasonal limits for flounder. Here is what recreational and commercial fishermen need to know:

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Southern Living in Northern Florida’s Apalachicola

The coastal communities of Apalachicola, St. George Island and Eastpoint, the heart of the Forgotten Coast, offer an authentic taste of Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Murrells Inlet: South Carolina’s Best Fishing and Golfing

The inlet itself is an inshore angler’s dream. It’s an enclosed system, one of very few inlets on the east coast free from the influence of the Intracoastal Waterway or coastal rivers. There’s no dirty water flowing in from upstream, and this system of marshes and backwaters is a completely saltwater environment, with no freshwater pumping in to reduce salinity. The result is excellent fishing and exploration of backwater creeks for speckled trout, redfish and the doormat flounder that Murrells Inlet has gained a reputation for.