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New Barracuda Size Limits for South Florida – Includes Martin County

At its November meeting in St. Petersburg, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) set new barracuda size limits. …

Tips and Tricks to Choose Sustainably Sourced Seafood

By integrating sustainable fishing and seafood practices into our daily lives, we can ensure that local ecosystems thrive for generations to come.

Dolphins Act As The Ocean’s Sentinels, What Can They Tell Us About Algae Blooms?

Over the past 50 years, a great number of previously unknown human diseases emerged, while other well-known maladies, including cholera and tuberculosis, have seen a significant resurgence. Not surprisingly, dolphins and other marine mammals experience a similar trend. Algal-bloom bio-intoxication is one of the better-understood disease agents.

The Paradise Reef of Collier County

By Capt. Jim Kalvin: There’s been a lot of gloom and doom lately regarding the cumulative effect of creeping regulations …

Paying Gulf Longliners Not To Fish

It can be tough to keep up with all the acronyms involved in and created by the aftermath of the …
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St. Lucie County deploys Tug Kathleen

On September 26, 2016, the St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program deployed the 70-foot tug Kathleen. The new reef is expected to become an additional fishing and diving destination.

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Swordfish That ‘Looked Like a Dinosaur’ Should Crush the Alabama State Record by 102 Pounds

The six-man crew aboard the Trading Desk, a 60-foot Hatteras, left Alabama's Orange Beach Marina around mid-morning on Aug.

Legend Flip Pallot Passes

The Fishing World lost one of its heroes as Flip Pallot passed away on August 26th, 2025. Flip inspired generations of anglers to pursue excellence and cherish the wonders and beauty of nature.

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Cruising the Abacos – An Adventure in Paradise

The Islands of the Bahamas are a paradise! The time to go is when an event is happening and with a shallow-draft boat to enjoy all the gorgeous islands.