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EPA wants public comment on a proposed aquaculture project in the Gulf near Sarasota

An aquaculture project is planned for the Gulf of Mexico off of Sarasota County. WMNF's Chris Young has more.
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Florida voters will weigh in on hunting and fishing amendment

Environmental groups are concerned about its impact on certain animals, like bears, and about the types of methods that may be used.

Amendment 2 opponents say measure is unnecessary

Florida voters are deciding on six amendments this November, including the most widely debated and controversial measures that would enshrine abortion rights and legalize marijuana. But also on the ballot is Amendment 2. If passed,...
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Florida’s hunting and fishing ballot initiative has raised more than $700,000

The political committee NoTo2.Org, which opposes the amendment, had raised $3,601.
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Thursday, July 20th, 2023

Skyway fishing pier has new rules for anglers The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved new rules on Wed. for the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park. The rules are aimed at protecting thousands of...
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New rules implemented to protect seabirds at world’s longest fishing pier

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a new rule for the Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier State Park.
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Florida voters will decide whether to enshrine a right to hunt and fish in the state Constitution

In 2024 Florida voters will decide whether to approve a ballot proposal to enshrine a right to hunt and fish in the state Constitution.
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Florida residents gather to oppose proposed Gulf of Mexico fish farm as Sen. Rubio tries to clear a path

Florida residents and environmental activists gathered online today voicing opposition to a proposed fish farm in the Gulf of Mexico near Sarasota. The testimony comes less than a week after Florida Senator Marco Rubio introduced...

Ethical Fishing

On 11/9/15’s WMNF Sustainable Living Program the topic was Ethical Fishing in West Central Florida. Our guests were Libby Carnahan, an Extension Agent for our University of Florida IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension Program; Emily Muehlstein, the...

Here’s why you should care about the health of the Gulf of Mexico

Here's why you should care about the Gulf of Mexico

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