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St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program Update: May 2016
We have teamed with McCulley Marine Services and the Snook and Gamefish Foundation to acquire an 80-foot tugboat to sink offshore in depths of 120 feet to 150 feet, as both a fishing and diving attraction.
A Bridge Too Far
There are 89 bridges along the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) where our divers have investigated and removed debris. Of those bridges, the only problems have been the two in my town of Fort Pierce. Our local marine patrol was concerned about seine and gill nets and skin diving, prohibited since 1919. But, on April 5, 2016, that all came to an end.
FWC UPDATE: Lionfish Removal and Atlantic Grouper Season Reopens
Get those rods and reels ready—grouper season in the Atlantic region reopens May 1.
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Announces Bonefish Restoration Project
Photo by Kathryn Maroun Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Announces Bonefish Restoration Project The Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT), in collaboration …
A Decline in Size of Whale Sharks
When it comes to the biggest fish in the sea, size does matter. Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) can be at …
