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Catch and Release Tips
Practicing proper catch and release is an important part of being a good steward of the flats fisheries. How you handle fish in a catch and release fishery has an impact, and can make a difference in whether a fish survives or not post-release. Just because a fish swims away from the boat doesn't mean they are in the clear!
Fishbrain app to help FWC track nonnative freshwater fish
Florida is the pilot state to use Fishbrain technology to help land managers better understand the extent and impact of nonnative aquatic species. Following the Florida campaign, Fishbrain and the Service hope to build on the pilot project in other areas of the country through partnerships with state conservation organizations.
SAFE BOATING TIPS
SAFE BOATING TIPS From The National Safe Boating Council Boat Responsibly and Wear It! The National Safe Boating Council …
Indian River Lagoon RESTOP2 Bag Project
The Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserves and the Friends of the Spoil Islands are conducting a pilot project on the spoil islands with human waste bags (RESTOPS2 bags).
Snook Released In Sarasota
In late November, scientists with the Mote Marine Laboratory released 320-hatchery reared snook into a Sarasota Creek as part of …
