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Independence Island Reef

Independence Island Reef

Grand Isle’s Independence Island Reef Enhanced A 4-acre expansion of the Independence Island Reef, northeast of Grand Isle, La., began …
Gray FishTag Research

Gray FishTag Research Boasts Great Achievements During Its First Year of Operation

To imagine that the Gray FishTag Research program is under a year old and has already seen positive results and …

St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program Update: January 2016

By: Jim Oppenborn, St. Lucie County Coastal Resources Supervisor Another year of artificial reefing in St. Lucie County is gearing …
Florida Forest Fire

Florida Winters are Fire Season

While much of the nation experiences four seasons through-out the year, here in Florida we have just two, Hurricane Season and Fire Season. Hurricane Season runs from June 1st through November 30th, the rest of the year is Fire Season. The peak of fire season are the months of January, February, and March.

Seagrass Restoration in the Indian River Lagoon

Seagrasses are the foundation of our estuaries, but they are often overlooked by anglers, boaters, and seafood consumers. Even the term “seagrass” is misleading, as these plants are not grasses, but a diverse set of submerged flowering plants that occupy coastal ecosystems worldwide.

Hobe Sound Nature Center News

The Nature Center is seeking volunteers to participate in the annual Jonathan Dickinson State Park Christmas Bird Count on Sunday, December 27th.

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Mouse It’s What’s For Dinner

For those looking to take fly fishing for trout to a whole new level, consider mousing. Mousing refers to fishing for trout with large topwater patterns meant to mimic small rodents. It is a tactic best utilized at night, when nocturnal rodents forage.

Classic Surf Pompano Rigs

I prefer pompano rigs with two hooks and a 1- to 3-ounce pyramid sinker as the anchor. Pyramid sinkers dig deeper into the sand than bell or barrel types and should be just heavy enough to prevent your rig from walking back to shore. Keep a few different weights at your disposal and adjust accordingly.

How Alligators Catch Fish

The alligator has been around for over 37 million years, in which time it has perfected its hunting skills.

Surviving Freediver Blackout

Tips on ways freedivers can mitigate the risk in this sport: