Snook Symposium 2021
June 30, 2021, the FWC hosted a day-long public discussion about snook research and management in Florida, including a stock assessment update, discussions about the importance of habitat, information about efforts to improve water quality, and updates on conservation and restoration efforts. This event was in Orlando.
Watch the Snook Symposium on the Florida Channel website
Links to the presentations are in the agenda below.
Opening Remarks
8:30 a.m. Welcome and opening remarks Jessica McCawley & Stuart Cumberbatch
8:35 a.m. Housekeeping Stuart Cumberbatch
8:45 a.m. How anglers contribute to fisheries research and management Alexis Trotter & Melissa Crouch
9:00 a.m. Introduction to iClicker Kristin Foss
What is the Status of Common Snook?
9:05 a.m. Snook abundance trends Tim MacDonald
9:30 a.m. Updates on snook biology Alexis Trotter
9:55 a.m. Gulf and Atlantic range expansion Caleb Purtlebaugh & Phil Stevens
10:20 a.m. Break
10:35 a.m. 2020 common snook stock assessment Luiz Barbieri
10:55 a.m. Snook management in Florida Jessica McCawley
11:15 a.m. Panel discussion and audience questions Stuart Cumberbatch
Noon Lunch
FWC Involvement in Snook Habitat Conservation and water quality
2:00 p.m. Open afternoon session Stuart Cumberbatch
2:05 p.m. National Estuary Program: Addressing water quality Ed Sherwood
2:30 p.m. Identification of snook habitat Phil Stevens
2:55 p.m. Break
3:10 p.m. Conservation and restoration activities: West coast Corey Anderson
3:35 p.m. Conservation and restoration activities: East coast Jeff Beal
4:00 p.m. Panel discussion and audience questions Stuart Cumberbatch
4:45 p.m. Audience feedback: iClicker session Kristin Foss
5:15 p.m. Closing remarks Jessica McCawley
A Big Thanks to Our Snook Symposium 2021 Sponsors!
Gold Sponsors:
- Bonefish and Tarpon Trust
- Coastal Conservation Association of Florida
- Sea & Shoreline Aquatic Restoration
Silver Sponsors:
Bronze Sponsors: