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Top of the Food Chain
Nature has a way of dictating what happens to its food webs. Things are constantly in flux, fish are moving in and out, and predators follow closely. It is the best game of cat and mouse. As a scientist, I am constantly amazed and also perplexed by how nature can be resilient at times to some things (storms, human presence), and extremely sensitive to others (changes in water quality, temperature, etc).
The Mighty Apalachicola – The Green River
The Apalachicola isn't just any estuary. This mighty river drains a watershed of nearly 20,000 square miles, much of which is not yet developed.
Scientists embark on lagoon seagrass transplant experiment
The St. Johns River Water Management District has launched an experiment to transplant seagrass from healthy beds to barren spots …
Stocking Program Aims To Increase Allatoona Largemouth Numbers
For decades the bass fishery at Lake Allatoona has been dominated by spotted bass. In a few years, anglers may see a welcome change because of a state program to stock largemouth bass in the Atlanta-area reservoir.Angler Thoughts on Sharks in Florida – Survey!
I am currently researching the risks that face the shark populations in Florida waters, and I am very interested in obtaining the expertise and beliefs of fishers. To better understand this topic, I am conducting a survey of recreational anglers in the state of Florida. The survey will characterize your fishing style and interactions with sharks, and provide anglers the chance to voice their opinions on the future of management for sharks in Florida.
