• Shoreline: Invasion of the lionfish Published 09/24/2009 at 9:22 p.m.

  Python sightings in South Florida continue to make headlines, yet another invader is rapidly taking up residence off Florida’s Atlantic and Caribbean coasts. lionfish, an invasive species from the Indo-Pacific, have rapidly multiplied in recent years and are negatively impacting ...

• Shore Line: Goliath grouper biology study reveals their habits Published 08/13/2009 at 6:53 p.m.

  At an artificial reef workshop organized by Florida Sea Grant in January, world-renowned fisheries biologist Dr. Chris Koenig, from Florida State University, shared the results of his recently completed goliath grouper biology research. There is scarcely another local fish that ...

• Shore Line: Derelict Blue Crab traps Published 07/09/2009 at 6:58 p.m.

  For the first time in its history, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is requiring regional closed seasons for blue crabs harvested by traps around the state.

• Understanding the benefits of living shorelines Published 05/21/2009 at 7:43 p.m.

  Increased coastal development and habitat destruction continually place pressure on our natural shorelines. As coastal residents it’s important to understand that shorelines are dynamic in nature and have been changing for millions of years.

• Shore Line: Science & potential Published 04/23/2009 at 7:45 p.m.

  While Florida’s rich ocean environments provide us with breath-taking views, world class fishing, and myriad of other recreational opportunities, they also serve as a living laboratory teeming with potential life saving drugs and industry-valuable compounds.

• Shore Line: New fishing regulations in place Published 12/31/2008 at 5:27 p.m.

  Welcome back snowbird anglers! Since you’ve been gone, several new state and federal regulations have gone into effect that affect many of the popular fish you like to target.

• Dolphin safety: Legal and moral responsibility Published 09/10/2008 at 3:51 p.m. 1 Comment

  Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) are a common inhabitant of our bays, inlets, and estuaries. The social nature and behavior of these mammals make the chances of seeing one very likely while out on the water.

• Study to determine recreational boaters’ habits Published 09/08/2008 at 4:42 p.m.

  Statewide, recreational boating and its expenditures have an economic impact of more than $18 billion, making Florida the number one marine recreation destination in the country. Whether you’re fishing the backcounty, visiting local beaches, or simply cruising the waters, recreational ...

• Benefits and rules of artificial reefs Published 07/09/2008 at 7:21 p.m.

  Florida has one of the most active artificial reef programs in the Gulf and the Atlantic states. In addition to increasing habitat, artificial reefs improve fishing and diving opportunities, provide socio-economic benefits to local communities, minimize user conflicts and facilitate ...

• Following Sea: New reef gear regulations slated for June 1 Published 04/17/2008 at 10 a.m.

  Beginning June 1, fishermen will be required to possess and use certain fishing gear while fishing reefs in state and federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

• Following Sea: What can extension do for you? Published 03/10/2008 at 9:41 p.m.

  It’s been said that the University Extension Service is one of the County’s best kept secrets. As an Extension agent, this isn’t exactly something to brag about.

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