Help Mote Study Fish in Your Backyard
Coconut Telegraph
SRQ DAILY
SATURDAY MAY 28, 2016 |
Property owners along Phillippi Creek can help Mote Marine Laboratory scientists study their underwater “neighbors,” the snook of the Sarasota Bay fishery. Mote scientists are seeking waterfront access and logistical support as they study which habitat types juvenile snook prefer along Phillippi Creek. Mote will release hatchery-raised, common snook to document whether the fish prefer natural shoreline such as mangrove and marsh habitat. Results will help reveal how well the creek supports native fishes and how resource managers might enhance its benefits. These results will be shared to residents and organizations that carry out related and complementary efforts designed to improve conditions in Phillippi Creek and other local water bodies.
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