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Invaluable invertebrates

By Ellie Van Os At the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, we are passionate about invertebrates. Our programming includes invertebrate touch …

It’s a whole new world when the lights go out!

By Alan Peirce Florida’s artificial reefs are a whole new world when the lights go out. Get anchored over your …

Do lionfish need to start looking up?

The following post on The Abaco Scientist blog (http://absci.fiu.edu/) documenting a double-crested cormorant eating a lionfish in the Florida Keys …

It’s in Your Hands

Scientists tell us that if you only remember two things, most of the fish you release will survive. When you …

Why our estuaries are important

By Ted Lukacs It is relatively easy to address the issues concerning popular game fish species experiencing problems from overfishing. …

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Updates – September 2012

Florida Recreational fshing license not required when targeting lionfish Harvesting invasive lionfish no longer will require a fishing license when using …

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