Monthly Archives: April 2014

Have We Lost Almost Everything in the Name of Science?

Posted on 25 April 2014 by Ret Talbot

“We have lost almost everything in the name of science. And so look at the big picture. Give us the freedom to fish.” -Captain Matt McLeod In my work as a freelance science writer focused on fisheries, I spend a … Continue reading →

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FWC Lionfish Draft Rule Shooting Itself in the Foot?

Posted on 16 April 2014 by Ret Talbot

“[P]rohibiting the importation of live lionfish from anywhere–we may be shooting ourselves in the foot a little bit.” – Lad Akins A shooting simile may be appropriate when discussing lionfish control efforts in Florida, given that one of the most … Continue reading →

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Florida Will Have a 52-Day Non-Compliant Red Snapper Season

Posted on 16 April 2014 by Ret Talbot

The state of Florida will have a 52-day non-compliant red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) season in state waters this year. The commissioners unanimously supported Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) staff recommendation for the 52-day season at the FWC Commission meeting today … Continue reading →

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Florida to Set Red Snapper Season Today

Posted on 16 April 2014 by Ret Talbot

The State of Florida Gulf of Mexico red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) season will be set today at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) meeting today in Havana, Florida. The proposed rule would modify the recreational harvest season for red snapper … Continue reading →

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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to Discuss Draft Lionfish Rules

Posted on 15 April 2014 by Ret Talbot

Tomorrow at the April Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) meeting in Havana, Florida, three draft rules pertaining to lionfish will be proposed. The draft rules are: Modifying FWC’s diving rule (68B-4.012, Florida Administrative Code [FAC]) and lionfish rule (68B-5.006, … Continue reading →

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Evolving Frontiers – Our Relationship with the Wildness of the Sea

Posted on 9 April 2014 by Ret Talbot

My latest article, co-authored with friend and colleague biologist Richard Ross of the Steinhart Aquarium, published yesterday in Reef Hobbyist Magazine. In some ways, it represents a departure from my regular beat, and I thank editor Jim Adelberg for the concept and invitation … Continue reading →

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