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Commercial Harvest of Jacks in South Atlantic Closes on June 18, 2013
June 13, 2013 Commercial Harvest of Jacks in South Atlantic Closes on June 18, 2013 …FWC permanently waives license requirement for lionfish harvest
At its June 12 meeting in Lakeland, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) adopted changes that will waive …
Tarpon, bonefish to become catch-and-release only; FWC considers tarpon gear modifications
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), at its June 12 meeting in Lakeland, approved a proposal to make …
Myth-Busting Florida’s Invasive Lionfish
First reported sightings of a lionfish in Florida waters date back to 1985. Reports slowly increased over the years and eventually resulted in an explosion of sightings around 2009. This is not solely a Florida event but one of international proportions. The affected areas now range from the northern coastline of South America, throughout the entire Caribbean, Central America, Gulf of Mexico and eastern seaboard of the U.S.
Indian River Lagoon Seagrass Loss
Following years of improving health and increases in seagrasses in the Indian River Lagoon, the 156-mile-long estuary is at a crossroads.
