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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
FWC UPDATE: New freshwater bass conservation measures approved
New black bass conservation measures to go into effect July 1.
Everglades Restoration- Please ACT NOW! Florida Fisheries Need Our Help.
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.
Preserving a lobster memory
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.
