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Giant Prehistoric Turtle Discovered at Apalachicola!

That headline may be a bit of hyperbole, but we’re excited nonetheless! (We do love our reptiles around here at Apalachicola Riverkeeper). The ‘new’ turtle is the Alligator Snapping Turtle.
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Help Protect Our Sea Turtles

Marine turtles are some of the most remarkable creatures you may encounter out on the water. Their numbers have declined, and all marine turtles are classified as either threatened or endangered.

There is a “Silver Bullet”; Use it NOW

By Mark D. Perry, Executive Director, Florida Oceanographic Society We all remember the Lone Ranger; He used silver bullets as a symbol …

Goliath Grouper

Recently while out scuba diving to collect marine specimens for universities, the staff at GSML saw a goliath grouper.

Conservation When it Counts

If you’re worried about the future of striper stocks, now’s your time to make a difference...

Kids Fishing – Sowing the Next Crop

I have, since the birth of my daughter, Kaya, who is now the age of four, taken on a whole new view of a topic which used to trigger my gag reflex.

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Southern Musky Fever Relief

Expectations were low, but the trip quickly turned unforgettable when a big fish hit the fly just 45 minutes into the float. Sometimes the best cure for musky fever is simply getting on the water and giving it a shot.

North Carolina’s Roanoke River Striper Fantasy

North Carolina’s Roanoke River delivers world-class striped bass action each spring, with massive spawning runs near Weldon offering anglers a shot at 100-fish days. From live bait to topwater and fly, it’s one of the most exciting and accessible striper fisheries on the East Coast.

Bonefish 101

The bonefish, considered one of the most often sought after saltwater game fish, is elusive, spooky, and fast, a ghost like fish that poses a real challenge to fly fisherman. It makes its home in some of the most beautiful tropic locations worldwide.

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Owen’s First Wahoo

41”snook

20 inch sheepshead

ELLE with a snook