Tag Archives: Biology

Red Tide Snook and Redfish Closure until May 10th, 2019

In case you haven’t already heard, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission has closed two of the biggest recreational fishes in the state, snook and redfish. This closure is impacting most of the west coast of Florida, and the closure was extended until May 10th.

What I want to know is, who put these idiots Continue reading Red Tide Snook and Redfish Closure until May 10th, 2019

Honeymoon Island Beach Renourishment: He wants more, don’t give it to him!

The t-groins are a bad idea, and encouraging this rate of sand loss by throwing more money at it is an even worse idea.   Unfortunately, the groins just can’t hold sand. The water flow around and over them washes away the sand. These things are plain and simply the worst possible solution to the erosion problem at Honeymoon Island.

Take a close look at the sea grapes and sabal palms (state tree) from before the dredge in 2014, then take a look at the pictures of what’s left of those same trees in Spring 2018.  Continue reading Honeymoon Island Beach Renourishment: He wants more, don’t give it to him!