The 'Release the East' is a restocking initiative that was started by the Coastal Conservation Association of Florida.
15,000 hatchery-reared juvenile redfish were released Tuesday in the Intracoastal Waterway. It was the end of a 100,000 fish release.ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Businesses and families that rely on the St Johns River for fish may notice a change in the number of redfish in the water, after thousands were released Tuesday morning during a restocking event.
Leaders with the CCA says the redfish population is at dangerously low level and this restocking will not only help recreational anglers, but businesses that rely on the waterways to bring money into the local economy. The redfish will repopulate a declining population that Patrick Morse and other anglers like him rely on to feed their families.
The 15,000 hatchery-reared juvenile redfish released Tuesday were bred at the the Duke Energy Mariculture Center and average 4 inches in length.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
26 river barges break loose on Ohio River, prompting bridge closuresAt least six people are injured after a three-car crash early Saturday morning.
Read more »
PrintWatch: Ghost Machine, Deadpool & Ultimate Black Panther 4th PrintPrintWatch: Image Comics has sent all three Ghost Machine Day launches Geiger 1 by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, Redcoat 1 by Johns and Bryan Hitch, and Rook: Exodus 1 by Johns and Jason Fabok back to a second printing, all for the 8th of May, alongside the release of Geiger 2.
Read more »
Fire Rescue: Charging golf cart sparks house fire in St. Johns CountyThe event featured free bird hikes, specifically tailored for observing migratory birds that make pit stops along the First Coast during spring migration.
Read more »
WGAL top stories of the week: Primary election, hotel fire, car crashes into Papa JohnsCheck out some of the biggest stories this week.
Read more »
St. Johns County sends out reminder to beachgoers about sea turtle nesting seasonSea turtle nesting season begins in one week, and St. Johns county officials are asking residents, visitors and businesses to protect the turtles’ natural habitat.
Read more »
St. Johns County farm owners picking up the pieces after damaging storm snapped trees, injured animalsOne of the homes damaged in the band of storms was a farm on Joe Ashton Road not far from County Road 208 and Sixmile Creek that wasn’t in the path of the tornado.
Read more »