Current water management practices in Florida are gravely threatening Florida’s recreational fisheries. The Indian River Lagoon, into which the St. Lucie River drains, is experiencing a massive brown tide. The St. Lucie Estuary recently posted health warnings to avoid contact with the water.Treasure Coast
Winter lobstering in our part of the state can be a chilly – but productive – experience. Despite what you might have heard (or seen, if you’re lucky) about lobsters marching in the fall, there are still plenty of bugs around during the winter. In honor of Invertebrate Month at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, I thought I’d share with you a lobster-related project that I’ve been tinkering with for the last few months.Florida Oceanographic Society
The St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program is helping with the restoration of Spoil Island SL 17, also known as Wesley’s Island. The island is in the middle of the Fort Pierce Inlet, just east of the turning basin.Guest Columnist
Grand Isle’s Independence Island Reef Enhanced A 4-acre expansion of the Independence Island Reef, northeast of Grand Isle, La., began … Editorial Staff
Hayden W. Mundy, 24, of Midway, Ga., was slow pitch jigging with Capt. Jacob Lee aboard the LeeGull Limit when the big jack ate. They were in about 190 feet of water, 90 miles offshore over a ledge drop where they had marked a group of fish.Editorial Staff
Do you love boating? Then you know how fun and relaxing it can be on the open water. But you also know that things can go wrong sometimes, like storms, accidents, theft, or injuries. That’s why boat insurance is so important. Here are some reasons why.Editorial Staff