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A call to action to protect our waterways and our economy

We’re all frustrated with the continued discharges to our already troubled waterways, and we need to continue to push our state and federal officials to find a solution… and fast. But, we can’t turn our backs on local businesses while we fight. The Economic Council will continue to stand up for all businesses in Martin County – large and small—that are being adversely affected.

Don’t cut the line! Reel. Remove. Release.

It’s a beautiful day and the fishing is good. Suddenly, the line snags on something as the cast is made. …
Ocean Ownership

Ocean Ownership

Ocean Ownership By Tom Warnke We all agree that public access to the world’s oceans is worth protecting. But who …

The State of Lake Okeechobee

The one thing that sets Lake Okeechobee apart from all of the truly great bass fishing lakes across the country …

Gender Gyration in the Fish World

Gender swapping in fish is more than just a biological curiosity – it has huge implications when it comes to fisheries management. Minimum size limits and slot limits are frequently based on gender changes that occur as fish grow.

St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program Update: March 2016

St. Lucie County is partnering with SeaRover Services and the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute to document the presence of schools of fishes on its deepwater artificial reefs and to discern the function of these schools

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Florida’s Chain Pickerel

In the northern parts of our great country, anglers enjoy chasing down enormous pike and elusive musky. We Floridians don’t usually give a second thought, but they are in Florida!

LABAN WINS 34TH BASTILLE DAY KINGFISH TOURNAMENT WITH 26.90-POUND KINGFISH

Stretching 500 miles across the northern side of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Trench is the deepest in the Atlantic Ocean.

The Art of Kicking Fish

When the fish gets in the strike zone of the dolphins tail, you can see the dolphin looking at the fish and lining up the kick. It's a difficult technique to learn, and not all dolphins know how to do it. However, once learned, it provides an obvious advantage over simply chasing a fish and catching it with the mouth. A quick, precise flip of the tail and dinner is served, versus chasing a fish down and catching it with the mouth which can often take a few minutes and require a lot of energy.