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  • Several workshops are planned to discuss South Florida marine fisheries management issues. These workshops are planned for July and August. Learn more about these workshops.
  • Gray triggerfish 2-fish bag limit effective June 10 in Gulf state waters. Gulf state waters season closure starts June 10, 2013, and runs through July 31.
  • Goliath grouper survey being conducted by University of Florida. Take this survey.External Website Or learn more about the Goliath Grouper Stakeholder Project.
  • The FWC Commission will meet June 12 to discuss several marine fisheries management issues including gear use in Boca Grande Pass, tarpon and bonefish catch-and-release proposals, marine fisheries rule cleanup, lionfish and snook. Learn more. Not a Mobile-Enabled Link
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Dan Ellinor with gag grouper

Dan Ellinor with a gag grouper

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