Jun 13, 2013
Twenty-eight day red snapper season set for Gulf of Mexico
Federal regulators have set a 28-day recreational season for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, adding days in waters off Louisiana, Texas and Florida and reducing the number off of Mississippi and Alabama.
Jun 6, 2013
Gulf gray triggerfish season, bag limit changes effective June 10 in state, federal waters
Changes to how Gulf of Mexico gray triggerfish are managed in state and federal waters will go into effect June 10. These changes include a recreational and commercial season closure and the implementation of recreational and commercial bag limits.
Jun 6, 2013
Anatomy of a fish kill
It’s a sight seen all-too-often in coastal communities — the white bellies of fish floating in our lakes, rivers and other bodies of water. The latest case witnessed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was at Lake Victor, a popular, 130-acre FWC-managed impoundment in Holmes County.
Jun 6, 2013
Economical, educational impact of reefs, turtle center at forefront of tour
Navarre Beach Marine Science Station directors were eager to share updates of expansion and new programs with Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce members and other business leaders at a VIP awareness tour Friday morning.
May 30, 2013
Red snapper season begins June 1
Area anglers rejoice — the 2013 Gulf of Mexico recreational red snapper season begins Saturday, June 1 in state and federal waters.
May 30, 2013
Amberjack, snook closes June 1 in state and federal waters
Saturday marks the close of the recreational harvest of greater amberjack and snook in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters.
May 30, 2013
Lifeguards take their act on the road
Last year, the Navarre Beach lifeguards visited several area elementary schools, teaching water safety to the students. The visits were so successful that several area schools requested a visit from the lifeguards for career day.
May 30, 2013
Guy Harvey Saltwater Fishing Camp hosted at The Navarre Beach Marine Science Station
The Navarre Beach Marine Science Station has been chosen to host the Guy Harvey Saltwater Fishing Camp, making it one of only five facilities in Florida to offer the prestigious camp.
May 16, 2013
Stone crab season closes May 16
Crabbing enthusiasts should take notice that the final week of the stone crab season is upon us. The commercial and recreational harvest of stone crab claws in Florida closes on May 16, with the last day of harvest on May 15.
May 16, 2013
Sea turtle sickness may be caused by cold weather
DAYTONA BEACH (AP) — Staff members at Volusia County’s Marine Science Center have treated almost as many sick sea turtles this year as they did all of last year.