Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Votes to Protect Bonefish Pre-Spawning Aggregation Site Discovered by Bonefish & Tarpon Trust
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From Bonefish & Tarpon Trust:
Tallahassee, Florida — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted to pass a targeted, three-month closure of a bonefish pre-spawning aggregation (PSA) site discovered by Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) scientists in Biscayne National Park (BNP). This action effectively closes a sensitive 1.74-square-mile area to all fishing from March through May over the next five years.
“This aggregation discovery is a milestone in the recovery of this iconic fishery,” said FWC Chairman Rodney Barreto. “We recognize this site’s importance…
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