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USGS Confirms 36th Non-Native Marine Fish Species Found in Florida

Posted on 12 October 2016 by Ret Talbot

Today the the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced a West Pacific Ocean fish species commonly known as the blotched foxface rabbitfish (Siganus unimaculatus) was successfully captured off Dania Beach, Florida.  According to the USGS, this is the first record of the species … Continue reading →

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Lionfish Proposed Final Rules Set for Vote Today in Florida

Posted on 18 June 2014 by Ret Talbot

Today Florida Fish and Wildlife staff will recommend approving the proposed final rules that prohibit the importation of live lionfish from the genus Pterois, allow persons diving by means of a rebreather to harvest and possess lionfish, and allow the Executive … 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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The Story behind Florida’s Efforts to Ban Lionfish Importation

Posted on 7 March 2014 by Ret Talbot

On 4 March, I blogged the basics regarding two identical bills introduced to the Florida Legislature that would ban the importation and aquaculture of lionfish. As with most fisheries issues I cover, this situation is incredibly complex, and I’ve tried … Continue reading →

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Florida Looks to Ban Lionfish Imports and Aquaculture

Posted on 4 March 2014 by Ret Talbot

Today the Florida Senate’s Lionfish Bill (SB 1336) was referred to the Environmental Preservation and Conservation, Commerce and Tourism and Agriculture Committees. An identical bill (HB 1069) was also filed in the House but has yet to be referred to … Continue reading →

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Large Fish Die-Off Reported in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon

Posted on 3 May 2013 by Ret Talbot

There were reports yesterday of a large fish die-off along the west bank of the Indian River Lagoon on Florida’s Atlantic Coast. Observers say the majority (if not all) of the dead fish are silver mullet (Mugil curema) with most less … Continue reading →

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Proposed Revisions to Florida Marine Fisheries Regulations

Posted on 21 April 2013 by Ret Talbot

I arrived in Florida late Friday night for a speaking engagement on an Indonesian fishery on which much of my work has been focused for the past year. With the talk now behind me, I am ensconced on a Gulf Coast barrier … Continue reading →

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