START is launching a Special Sales Promotion on under dock mini reefs for waterside residents on the Sun Coast. The units fit under your dock and provide habitat for sea life that filter excess nutrients from the water and attract a wide variety of fish as shown in the above picture taken at the Mar [...]
2019 was a bad year for manatees in Florida. According to preliminary data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, boat strikes have killed 136 manatees. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) estimates that at least two – thirds of all Manatees have at one time experienced a boat strike. This despite [...]
Ingredients 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped 4 fish fillets (snapper, orange roughy, or tilapia), 1 1/2 lb; thawed 2 lemons, for juice 1/3 cup light mayonnaise 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Cooking spray Prep Preheat 2-sided tabletop grill. Chop parsley; set aside. Always check fish for bones. Steps [...]
Current Conditions The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was observed in samples collected over the past week. In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background concentrations in one sample collected offshore of Pinellas County and one sample collected from Lee County. In Northwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis [...]
As many of you know, the 2020 Florida Legislative session is now under way. START is focused on the important water quality bills described below. To express your support or concerns about these bills, contact us at collen@start1.org for a list of the Legislators who are working on them. The following water quality bills are [...]
