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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.
St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program Feb. 2016 Update
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.
FWC UPDATE: Atlantic Snook Season to Open Feb. 1, 2016
Atlantic Snook season reopens Feb 1 2016. FWC barracuda management workshop in Jupiter Feb 25.
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 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 …
