Collier County Extension
Marine and Sea Grant Program

Hi!
I'm Bryan Fluech, Collier County’s Sea Grant Marine Science agent. Florida Sea Grant is a partnership between Florida’s universities and its citizens, industries, and government.

Sea Grant's mission is to enhance the practical use and conservation of the state’s marine and coastal resources to create a sustainable environment and economy. It accomplishes these goals through research, extension, education and communications.

ANGLER UPDATE - click the links below

New Reef Fishing Gear Requirements Begin June 1st
FAQ about the new reef gear
May 6th New Reef Gear workshop More information
May 13th New Reef Gear workshop More information

Minimizing Impacts on Pelicans - Flash video - “A Pelican’s Point of View” is an 8 minute video that educates anglers about the dangers of feeding pelicans and what to do if they accidentally hook one. Funding for the video was provided by Fish Florida: http://www.fishfloridatag.org/links.php 
Quick Reference for Rescuing Hooked Pelicans - (pdf 94kb)

Gulf Snook Season Closes May 1st
http://myfwc.com/whatsnew/08/statewide/News_08_X_SnookSeason.htm

Click Here for Upcoming Programs

April 12 - Dive Into Oceans Day at Rookery Bay (www.rookerybay.org)
April 26 - FWC Kids Fishing Clinic, Naples Pier. More info on our calendar
May 6 - Workshop on New Reef Gear Requirements, 6 pm at North Collier Regional Park Naples. More info on our calendar
May 13 - Workshop on New Reef Gear Requirements, 6 pm at Harold Recreation Center, Port Charlotte. More info on our calendar
May 27 - Presentation on Catch and Release Practices, 2 pm at Collier County Library Headquarters, Naples More info on our calendar
May 29 - Presentation on Catch and Release Practices, 6 pm at the Naples Library. More info on our calendar