The tasty goliath grouper has been prohibited as a fish to be harvested or possessed in state and federal waters since 1990. Some people think goliath grouper are at a point where they can be harvested. This massive fish has become highly prevalent in the waters of the Gulf. Tampa Bay goliath grouper have had an especially high increase in abundance Continue reading What’s Happening with Goliath Grouper?
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Snook Season 2016: Closed in the Summer
Snook season closes during the summer months while the snook spawn. Snook are closed from May 1st through August 31st. The harvest of snook opens back up just before Fall. Continue reading Snook Season 2016: Closed in the Summer
Stingray Shuffle
Stingrays are all over the beaches. This species of fish are a rounded shape with a small, long tail, with a sharp barb attached at the base of the tail. This fish camoflauges into its environment to hide from predators. Its defense against predators is the sharp barb attached at the base of the tail. If you step on these fish, they use their barb and tail to defend themselves. Continue reading Stingray Shuffle