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SAFMC moves ahead with red snapper limits

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council has decided to move forward with reducing catch limits for red snapper, much to the chagrin of recreational and sports fishermen.

Major county projects move forward

Although Nassau County governmental departments are facing the same issues most industry are — supply chain problems, inflations and procurement challenges — the county is moving forward with projects completed on time and some even under budget.
Rutherford introduces bill to prevent NOAA area closures

Rutherford introduces bill to prevent NOAA area closures

Rutherford introduces bill to prevent NOAA area closures

Members of Congress introduced the Red Snapper Act last week, a bill aimed at preventing the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration from further closing the red snapper season. Rep. John Rutherford led the effort, with Stephanie Murphy and 14 other representatives backing the bill.
Nassau County Youth Emergency Team celebrates new graduates

Nassau County Youth Emergency Team celebrates new graduates

Nassau County Youth Emergency Team celebrates new graduates

On Thursday, Dec. 1, Nassau County 4-H and Emergency Management celebrated the graduation of their fifth Youth Emergency Team (YET) cadre. Far too often in life, youth are expected to follow an adult’s lead, especially in emergency situations.
Dickens on Centre 2022. Photo by Beth Jones

Dickens on Centre 2022. Photo by Beth Jones

In photos: Dickens on Centre 2022 - Better than ever

The 8th Annual Dickens on Centre festival was better than ever. From Dec. 8-11, the young and young at heart celebrated the holidays with a lantern parade, life-sized snow globes, adults-only Dickens After Dark in a real Victorian home, many new vendors, festive entertainment, pictures with St.
The first calf of the 2023 North Atlantic right whale calving season was spotted by a Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute aerial survey team 11 miles east of Ossabaw Island on December 7, 2022.

The first calf of the 2023 North Atlantic right whale calving season was spotted by a Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute aerial survey team 11 miles east of Ossabaw Island on December 7, 2022.

SPOTTED! The first right whale calf of the season!

SPOTTED! The first right whale calf of the season! The first calf of the 2023 North Atlantic right whale calving season was spotted by a Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute aerial survey team 11 miles east of Ossabaw Island on December 7, 2022.
Photo courtesy of North Atlantic Right Whale Conservation Program

Photo courtesy of North Atlantic Right Whale Conservation Program

FWC opposes NOAA’s proposed right whale-related speed restrictions

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Executive Director Eric Sutton announced the agency’s opposition to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s proposed North Atlantic right whale-related boating speed restrictions at the Commission meeting Nov. 29.