A federal fishery management council once again has moved forward with a plan that would allow rock shrimpers to drag trawling nets along a protected Florida seafloor and rare deep-water coral reef ...
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Beneath the surface of the Atlantic, about 15 miles off the coast of Fort Pierce, lies one of the most unique coral reefs in the world — and one of the most fragile. Known as the ...
Fishing line is the leading cause of death for Florida pelicans, and causes thousands more deaths among birds across Tampa ...
A record 2023 heat wave all but eradicated two species of coral that historically served as the backbone of Florida's reefs, ...
A new study shows record ocean heat killed 98% to 100% of southern Florida coral, leaving elkhorn and staghorn species ...
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council moves forward on reopening the Oculina Bank coral reef. The council will host public meetings before making a formal decision. The Oculina Bank, named ...