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Fishing for the Future

Fishing for the Future

In spite of some success stories in the last 30 years that show populations of several species stabilizing or increasing, Florida’s fishery along with the quality of our waters is under siege.

Summer is here and so is the blue-green algae

Summer is here and so is the blue-green algae

The temperature is heating up in the air, and the water. We know that blue-green algae is something we deal with in the summer, but Calusa Waterkeeper volunteers tell me it’s early in the season for canals to look like this…

Fish kill reported at Galt Preserve in St. James City

Fish kill reported at Galt Preserve in St. James City

Calusa Waterkeeper Codty Pierce responded to a fish kill report at the preserve, he saw a school of fish at least 30 to 40. The smell is still in the air, despite the fish being removed from the water.

Waterkeeper Has Eyes on The Seagrass

Waterkeeper Has Eyes on The Seagrass

Calusa Waterkeeper has announced the start of the “Eyes on Seagrass” pilot program in Lee County, a program developed and managed by Florida Sea Grant in partnership with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Scientists.

Exploring Environmental Interconnectedness and Stewardship through the Eyes on Seagrass Program

Exploring Environmental Interconnectedness and Stewardship through the Eyes on Seagrass Program

Spanning along Florida’s extensive coastline are 2.7 million acres of seagrass meadows, serving as vital ecosystems that provide a food source and habitat for many commercially and recreationally important fishery species. Beyond their ecological significance, these meadows play a crucial role in enhancing water clarity, stabilizing shorelines, and sequestering carbon and nitrogen.

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