Mote Releases Hatchery-Reared Snook
Coconut Telegraph
SRQ DAILY
SATURDAY DEC 3, 2016 |
Mote Marine Laboratory scientists released hatchery–reared juvenile snook on into Phillippi Creek as part of an ongoing research project focused on finding the most effective methods to replenish and enhance wild snook populations, one of the most sought after catches in Florida’s saltwater recreational fishing industry. This most recent snook release study, is part of Mote’s fisheries enhancement partnership with FWC and a new privately funded Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Initiative at Mote. Scientists tagged and released 10,000–15,000 hatchery–reared snook in several locations in Sarasota and Manatee counties, including Bowlees Creek, Whitaker Bayou, Hudson Bayou, Phillippi Creek, North Creek and South Creek. By dividing fish among different pilot release experiments, Mote scientists can learn more about the local snook population.
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