TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— A new rule aimed at protecting diamondback terrapin turtles from drowning in recreational blue crab traps will go into effect Wednesday, March 1. The Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

Recreational and commercial blue crab traps in Northwest Florida must be removed from the water by January 5th, 2025, as a 10-day trap closure goes into effect. The closure, which affects all ...

While crab harvests can vary widely year-to-year, the long-term trend has been a downward spiral. According to a FLORIDA TODAY analysis of state data: Brevard’s commercial blue crab catch in ...

One of the more unique preparations of blue crabs, the devil crab ... to file legislation designating Devil Crab as the Official Crustacean of Florida. Tampa is well known for its incredibly ...

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On January 5 the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission began its ten-day-long blue crab trap closure. This closure gives groups, authorized by the FWC ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Following nearly two years of advocacy and a petition filed by conservationists and turtle experts, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a final rule today ...

South Florida might not have fall, but we do have a season that some may say is even better — Stone Crab Season. Today, October 15th officially marks the joyous time of the year where fishermen ...