Experts warn the exotic, poisonous species could spread in Keys waters. Where one lionfish is found, many others almost certainly lurk, says Bahamas dive operator Bruce Purdy. “You probably have a whole bunch down there in the Keys,” said Purdy. “It takes a few months after they settle before people start seeing them.” The first [...]
A possible four-month grouper closure in federal Atlantic Ocean waters returns in the latest version of snapper-grouper rules proposed by the National Marine Fisheries Service. “We got a reprieve in December when the NMFS abandoned the closure as an interim rule,” said Islamorada charter captain Bill Kelly, “but the [proposed permanent rule] is exactly the [...]
The Key West Planning Board on Thursday approved a development agreement with Spottswood Companies, Inc. that gives developer Robert Spottswood five years, with a possible five-year extension, to totally reshape the entrance to Key West. The Planning Board approval will go to the City Commission for the final go-ahead, most likely at the commission’s Feb. [...]
Since I was young, biking has always been a passion of mine. While I am more often able to spend the day on the bike trails of Markham or Oleta State Park, I also enjoy biking in the beautiful Florida Keys when I’m able to get there. In today’s post, I’ll give some guidelines and [...]
Technology may be harming Florida Bay more than it’s helping boaters, backcountry experts say. “Now people buy a GPS before they buy a push pole,” said longtime flats guide Hank Brown. “They think it makes you an expert on Florida Bay.” The GPS (global positioning system) devices commonly found on boats gives newcomers to the [...]