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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.

Seeing the Big Picture

  By: Kara Lankford Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a workshop about marine mammals in the Gulf of …

NFWF Awards Angler Action Grant

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced that it is awarding funds to the Snook and Gamefish Foundation for the purpose of enhancing the Angler Action Program (AAP), including enhancements to the smartphone application iAngler.

Florida’s Ocean and Coastal Ecosystems: Take Action, Our Future Begins Today

By Mark Perry Our ocean and coastal ecosystems are of the utmost importance. The ocean provides 95% of the living …

Take the Goliath Grouper Stakeholder Project Survey

The University of Florida is conducting a research project aimed at obtaining a good understanding of the views and experiences …

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