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UPDATE: St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program

Another year of artificial reefing in St. Lucie County is winding down. This summer’s construction activity resulted in another 1,500-ton secondary concrete reef being deployed 400 feet west of the 1,500-ton reef deployed in 2014.

FWC Update: November 2015

A quick review of Permit, Florida Pompano and African Pompano Regulations

Artificial Bahama-style Coral Heads Placed off Jupiter Inlet

A “Bahamian coral head” designed artificial reef has taken shape just off the Jupiter coastline.
The Coastal Conservation Association Florida

The Coastal Conservation Association Florida

CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, 10/17/2015 – The Coastal Conservation Association Florida (CCA) STAR Tournament Presented by Yamaha held their Awards Banquet …
Humphead Wrasse

The oyster is our world at Florida Oceanographic

Restoring oysters is key to ensuring the health of our estuaries. Oyster reefs are the kidneys of an estuary, with a single adult oyster able to filter up to 50 gallons of water per day!

Barracuda conservation measures for South Florida begin Nov. 1, 2015

FWC new recreational and commercial bag limits for barracuda for waters off south Florida to limit bag limits to two fish per person and daily vessel limit of six fish per vessel set to begin Nov. 1. The changes will apply in state and federal waters off Collier, Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Martin counties only

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12th Annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament May 29th – May 31st, 2026

The 12th Annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament returned to Key Largo May 29–31, 2026, bringing together anglers from across the region for an exciting weekend of offshore fishing, big payouts, dockside festivities, and Florida Keys camaraderie.

Retention Limit Adjustment: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Fishery

NOAA Fisheries is adjusting the Atlantic bluefin tuna daily retention limits for recreational fishermen. The adjusted limits will take effect June 1, 2026, and extend through December 31, 2026, unless modified by later action. NOAA Fisheries may need to take additional action later in the year to further adjust the retention limits or close the fishery.

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