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Longlining Research Project Halted

Florida’s east coast closed zone is once again closed to longline fishing – at least for now. NOVA Southeastern University’s …

Tagged Tiger Shark Breaks Distance Record – Still Going!

A tiger shark named “Andy,” tagged in 2014 by the Guy Harvey Research Institute at NSU, has broken the record for distance travelled by a GHRI tagged shark.

Tag, You’re It!

By JoEllen K. Wilson, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Once juvenile tarpon emigrate from the nursery habitat (Juvenile Tarpon as they …

Be on the Lookout for Tagged Amberjacks

UF's Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences program has ongoing several research projects studying greater amberjack in the Gulf of Mexico.

Andrew “Red” Harris No Shoes Reef off Jupiter Inlet grows to 1800’ long with most recent deployment

On August 9, 2017, the largest artificial reef deployment of its kind by a private foundation on Florida’s east coast occurred extending an underwater nursery for sea life and a destination for divers.

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.

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12th Annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament May 29th – May 31st, 2026

The 12th Annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament returns to Key Largo May 29–31, 2026, bringing together anglers from across the region for an exciting weekend of offshore fishing, big payouts, dockside festivities, and Florida Keys camaraderie.

Retention Limit Adjustment: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Fishery

NOAA Fisheries is adjusting the Atlantic bluefin tuna daily retention limits for recreational fishermen. The adjusted limits will take effect June 1, 2026, and extend through December 31, 2026, unless modified by later action. NOAA Fisheries may need to take additional action later in the year to further adjust the retention limits or close the fishery.

FWC announces winners of the School Fishing Program’s Fishing & Conservation Challenge

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) School Fishing Program congratulates the winners of the Fishing & Conservation Challenge. This pastschool year, students across the state completed various projects focused on conservation and ethical angling such as cleaning up their local waterway, practicing catch and release, and passing on their knowledge of fishing to younger students.

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