In Florida, you’re bound to see grouper on the menu. This fish is popular in the Sunshine State. It is a delicious-tasting fish, mild and can be paired with nearly anything! It is also easy to prepare. In the Gulf […] Part of the Beavertail Skiff Family ...
Sharks’ geographic ranges are not well known. Their extensive movements are related to reproductive or feeding activities or to seasonal environmental changes. Tagging returns from large sharks on the east coast of theUnited Statesindicate regular movements betweenNew Jerseyand Florida, and blue sharks...
The hallmark of a true albino is pink eyes. Some of these fish also retain bright iridescent flecks, which give them a truly wonderful appearance. These flecks, called iridophores, differ from normal pigment cells and are thus not affected by albinism. A Florida fish farmer once told me ...
1978. Two types of fish attractors compared in Lake Tohopekaliga, Florida. Trans. Am. Fish. Soc. 107:689-695.Wilbur, R. L. 1978. Two types of fish attractors compared in Lake Tohopekaliga, Florida. Transactions of American Fisheries Society 107(5):689-695....
As their name suggests, this species is variable in looks, and there are currently three recognized subspecies.The Violet Dancer is a northern subspecies with transparent wings, the Smoky Dancer is found in the southeast and has brownish wings, and the Black Dancer is only found in Florida and...
The average catch is around 24 inches long and around 3 pounds. They’re not as big as many of Florida’s Snapper species, but they like to hang out in schools, so you can always fish your fill. And More! These are the top types of Snapper in Florida. Of course, this is the ...
The bull shark is a Florida type of shark member of the requiem shark family, Carcharhinidae, found in the warm temperate and coastal waters in tropical areas globally. Built primarily and heavily, the bull shark will venture considerable distances upriver since it can tolerate fresh water, unl...
As de Soto traveled across the land, he left pigs behind, sometimes due to the animals escaping, and sometimes intentionally in order to establish a source of food for future trips. In 1542, the expedition arrived in Texas, having spread pigs all the way from Florida. While in the land ...
West Indianmanatees– These mammals are the largest type of manatee in the area, though it is considered vulnerable. They are most easily found around the entire Caribbean, though some are frequently spotted in Florida andCentral Americaas well. ...
TheBurmese pythonis one of the largest snakes on earth. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it inhabits many environments, such as grasslands, jungles, marshes, swamps, river valleys, and rocky foothills. This species also inhabits the Florida Everglades, living as an apex predator and eati...