Bahamas Fishing Forecasts: October 2016

Grand Bahama Offshore “October is the month for bottom fish,” says Capt. Billy Black of Duchess Sportfishing. “Anchor up or … Oct 29th, 2016

Fish contribute to their communities!

By: Olivia Patterson Maura Why are fish important? They are a critical food source for human communities around the world, … Oct 29th, 2016

FWS UPDATE: Bringing fish back from Bahamas now easier

Bringing fish caught recreationally in the Bahamas back to Florida by water has become a little easier. A new exception … Oct 28th, 2016

Lake Okeechobee, North End, Fishing Report and Forecast: October 2016

With fall right around the corner and the lake level at 15.17 feet above sea level, bass fishing on the … Oct 28th, 2016

Treasure Coast Scuba Diving Conditions and Forecast: October 2016

As the year winds-down and fall approaches, divers on the Treasure Coast can expect great diving, provided the weather cooperates. Oct 28th, 2016

Shark and Stingray Smiles

I find that photography can have a powerful impact on the way people see the world around them and perceive things. It can even help us determine how we should feel about something. I love sharing images of shark and stingray smiles because they are actually quite comical, especially the rays. I hope they make people themselves smile, but also encourage them to think differently about these often demonized creatures.Sep 8th, 2016

Artificial Reef Updates: September 2016

Reefs in 55-foot depths have resulted in diverse fish assemblages. Eighteen species in the snapper-grouper complex, including black grouper, black seabass, gray snapper, mutton snapper, cubera snapper and yellowtail snapper have been documented on artificial reefs at these depths...Sep 8th, 2016

How Kiteboarders “Jump” So High

One of the most impressive things to witness on a windy day is a kiteboarder soaring high above water level being held up by just few thin lines and a colorful kite.Sep 8th, 2016

The Subverting of El Nino

Buying the land will not stop discharges in the next 30 years. Buying the land will not stop algae blooms. Buying the land will not stop the loss of oyster beds or sea grass, but all this hype over an anticipated weather event has brought overwhelming national attention to our state. If we allow water to be discharged to the Everglades as is presently suggested by the Buy the Land folks, HABs will flow through those gates just as they do east and west now. And why should we expect anything different?Sep 8th, 2016

Stuart Jensen Beach Deep Sea Fishing Report and Forecast: September 2016

Bottom fish, especially snapper and grouper, will continue to be a main focus of offshore grocery getters, as many species will begin to post up on near shore reefs in 50 to 80 feet of water. Large schools of vermilion snapper will be found on area reefs, as they continue to spawn this month.Sep 6th, 2016