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Dr. Ross Boucek - Marathon, Florida
Dr. Ross Boucek is the Florida Keys Initiative Manager with BTT (Bonefish and Tarpon Trust) based in Miami, Florida.
Dave LeGear
Dec 14, 20224 min read


Mote Marine Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration
Flats Nation was invited for a media-level tour of the Mote Marine International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration in...
Dave LeGear
Oct 27, 20228 min read


ORVIS | Follow The Water - America's Everglades.
A very informative video from Simon and Hannah Perkins—cousins who are part of the third generation of the Perkins family to run...
Dave LeGear
Jul 19, 20221 min read


The State of Sea Trout in South Florida (My Take)
There is some concern about the actual levels of Spotted Sea Trout in SWFL and other areas of Our Great State.
Dave LeGear
Jul 5, 202210 min read


Flats Nation on the WDAE Radio Show 6-26-22
I had the pleasure (again) while working early on a Sunday Morning to chat with my fellow brother-in-arms, Captain Mike Anderson, as we...
Dave LeGear
Jun 27, 20223 min read


Florida Governor Vetoes SB 2508!
From our friends over at CFCW (Captions for Clean Water) governor DeSantis Vetoes SB 2508, Thanks To YOUR Efforts! A message from our...
Dave LeGear
Jun 8, 20223 min read


Study confirms link between red tide and Lake O discharges
From our friends at CFCW (Captions for Clean Water) from a few days ago... University of Florida releases new Red Tide study—what does it...
Dave LeGear
Apr 28, 20221 min read
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