Habitats: The Key to Florida’s Fisheries

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Habitats: The Key to Florida’s Fisheries

Season 13 Episode 1304 | 26m 47s | CC

Tarpon and snook are two of Florida’s most iconic game fish. Both species rely on mangrove creeks and ponds when they are juveniles. With half of the state’s mangroves lost to development, scientists employ creative solutions to restore and reconnect some of these important habitats to secure the future of the fisheries.

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