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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.
Regional Management: What it is, and What it isn’t
This year, at the urging of many groups and state agencies, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (GMFMC) is actively pursuing a change in management strategy for red snapper. Called “Regional Management” it would transfer to the states more flexibility in decisions regarding recreational harvest of this premier fish. This is certainly welcomed by most reef fish anglers, given the shrinking seasons and bag limits over the past decade.
A Tale of Two Estuaries
By Ellie Van Os, Florida Oceanographic Society Our estuaries have been in the media a lot lately and the news …
Join the Trash Free Seas Movement to Keep Our Gulf Healthy
For those of us living in coastal Alabama, the Dog River watershed is a prime example. After one of Mobile’s typical heavy summer rains, the scenic river is turned into a trash pile of floating debris that eventually makes its way to Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
Florida east coast anglers can help FWC collect red snapper data
Recreational red snapper season is open Aug. 23 through Aug. 25 in south Atlantic federal waters. Photo credit: MyFWCmedia. NEWS …
