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FWC Commission considering creating saltwater game fish and sport fish designations

TALLAHASSEE (December 5, 2012)—The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) discussed the possibility of creating saltwater game fish and …

Frozen Oceans

By Ellie Van Os In December at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, we are highlighting our frozen oceans because of heightened …

A Fishing Trip for the Memory Book

Is there anything better than a good fishing trip? I mean, really?

Oceanic noise pollution…a marine mammal threat

By Ellie Van Os Approximately 50 million years ago, terrestrial mammals started to make their way back into the ocean …

Time to Weigh in on the Future of Gulf Fishing

You’ve probably heard about the RESTORE Act and the GoCoast 2020 Commission, you haven’t been paying close attention to the …

Strong 2012 nesting season for Florida loggerheads

Loggerhead sea turtle nesting was near a 24-year high along Florida beaches this year, according to data compiled by Florida …

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Apalachicola Bay Reopens to Oyster Harvest for First Time Since 2020

Apalachicola Bay will reopen to recreational and commercial oyster harvesting from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, marking the first harvest season since the bay closed in 2020. The reopening follows years of restoration work and more than $38 million invested to rebuild oyster reefs and support a sustainable fishery.

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How to Catch Bluefish, Bigger Bluefish, and More Bluefish

Bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix, are a one-of-a-kind fish. They are the only living fish species in their family, which means nothing else in the ocean looks, tastes or fights like a bluefish.

Bluegills: Go Small Or Go Home

Bigger is better, right? Maybe, but when it comes to spring bluegills I like to go small.

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Owen’s First Wahoo

41”snook

20 inch sheepshead

ELLE with a snook