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Stone crab claw season in state, federal waters opens today (Oct. 15)

Get your claw crackers ready, because Florida’s recreational and commercial stone crab claw harvest season opens today (Oct. 15) in … Treasure Coast

Invaluable invertebrates

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

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 … Treasure Coast

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 … Treasure Coast

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 … Editorial Staff

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. … Treasure Coast

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This article explores the deep historical roots of fishing gear, revealing that basic tools like hooks and rods date back thousands of years to ancient civilizations like Egypt and China. It traces the transition from primitive materials—such as shell hooks and horsehair lines—to modern innovations like fiberglass rods, monofilament lines, and precision-engineered reels. Ultimately, the piece highlights how today's high-tech tackle is a refined evolution of original concepts driven by advanced engineering and new materials.Editorial Staff