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Atlantic Tarpon

New Rules For Tarpon Fishing In Florida

After listening to more than a hundred emotional opinions, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission this week voted to move forward with a controversial proposal to modify the type of gear used to catch tarpon in the state, also making tarpon a catch and release fish for the first time ever.

CBS Miami–2013/06/15

A picture taken on September 29, 2010 shows a Red lionfish inside the aquarium of the Dubai Mall. (Photo credit: JOEL SAGET/AFP/Getty Images)

Florida Officials Permanently Waive License Requirement For Lionfish Harvesting

A temporary rule that makes it easier to catch lionfish, the invasive fish that belongs in the Indian and Pacific oceans, will soon be permanent in Florida.

CBS Miami–2013/06/12

Several people were injured when two boats collided in Biscayne Bay Sunday evening. (Source: CBS4)

Several People Injured In Biscayne Bay Boating Accident

Several people were injured when two boats collided in Biscayne Bay Sunday evening.

2013/06/10

(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Two Men Arrested After Being Caught With 468 Lobster Tails

Two men were arrested, and charged with multiple misdemeanors, Sunday after being caught with 468 lobster tails, a number well over the limit even if it was officially lobster season.

CBS Miami–2013/06/07

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Fla. Men To Be Charged For Manatee Cannonball Video

Two Florida men could face big legal problems after old video posted online shows one of them jumping on top of a manatee and her calf.

CBS Miami–2013/05/22

American Crocodile

Wildlife Agency Looking Into Croc’s Death In Keys

Wildlife officials are looking for answers after a crocodile was found dead in Florida Bay.

2013/05/16

(Source: FWC Photo)

Injured Florida Panther Kitten Rescued

A nine-month old Florida Panther kitten was rescued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Monday after it was found injured in Collier County.

CBS Miami–2013/05/16

(Source: CBS4 / Al Sunshine)

Stone Crab Season Wraps Up

Stone crab harvesting season has come to an end and it will be one for the books but not in a good way.

2013/05/15

(Source: CBS4 / Al Sunshine)

Stone Crab Season About To Wrap

MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) – Stone crab harvesting season is about to wrap and when it does it will be one for the books – and not in a good way. The season, which started October 15th, […]

2013/05/09

FWC Officer Scott LaRosa rescues a large Loggerhead Sea Turtle.  (Source: David Gross)

FWC Rescues Injured Turtle Off Islamorada

An injured loggerhead sea turtle is recovering after it was rescued off of Islamorada.

2013/05/07

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