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Rivers Coalition to Benefit from Inaugural Stuart Seafood Festival

The impact of Lake Okeechobee freshwater discharges upon the St. Lucie River has severely impacted the Treasure Coast’s environment and …

RBDF Rangers Prepare for Environmental Projects with the BNT

On Saturday, September 28, 2013, the Grand Bahama RBDF Rangers attended an educational session to prepare them for upcoming projects with the BNT (Bahamas National Trust).

Bat Tower in the Florida Keys

It is a so-called bat towers that were built in the early 20th century to try to control the many mosquitoes in the area.

Projects and Enhanced Science Under Way to Help Lagoon

Algal blooms and water quality concerns in the Indian River Lagoon have captured the public’s attention in recent months. Throughout the 156-mile-long waterway, many meetings have been held focusing on potential solutions for restoring and protecting this vital natural resource.

Jellies. Why we may be seeing more.

In a program at our Coastal Center about leatherback sea turtles, I consistently get a round of applause when I …

Conchservation: Action Today will Ensure Conch for Tomorrow

The Bahamas National Trust and conservation partners BREEF, Friends of the Environment, Community Conch, the Cape Eleuthera Institute, the Bahamas Department of Marine Resources, The Nature Conservancy, The Moore Bahamas Foundation, Harbourside Marine and the Sandals Foundation have come together in a national campaign whose ultimate goal is a sustainable queen conch industry in The Bahamas.

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Nine Alternative Deceiver Patterns

Lefty’s Deceiver may be the most effective fly pattern ever. Lefty Kreh developed the fly in the 1950s and since then Deceivers have caught fish all over the world. Lefty describes the Deceiver as a tying method rather than a specific fly pattern. This allows for modifications in color, size and materials. These alterations have made the Deceiver extremely versatile. Here are a few “alternative” Deceivers you should think about tying.

Kayaking For Epic Striped Bass Action Off Cape Cod

Each year I have the pleasure of making a pilgrimage to Cape Cod, where I join a group of Vermont anglers in kayaking for striped bass. This year was a record breaker.

Kayaking Canal Lights

Green lights are better for watching the fish swim rather than catching them. I have heard a few theories with the most popular being the fish can see the lures better with the light coming from the bottom. With that thought, I tried a new technique that worked great for us, and I think it can help you catch a few more too!

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