In new studies, scientists found that the spotted lobster doesn’t just live on Florida’s coral reefs, it protects them – eating coral predators and repelling them with urine.

The spotted lobster doesn’t just live on coral reefs, it also protects them – including in one peculiar way. ... ‘Oh, you can’t fish for lobsters anymore because of the coral reef.’ ...

With the lobster miniseason set for July 30-31, now is the time to prepare if you haven't already started. The annual event is the first opportunity for Florida's recreational divers to catch lobsters ...

Gov. DeSantis announces $5 million for coral reef recovery, ... July 25. The regular commercial and recreational lobster season will begin on August 6, 2024, and end on March 31, 2025.

We don't get lobster up there, says Captain Gene Hammond. "I've been coming here for about 13 years." "I like to throw on a tank in 8 to 10 to 15 feet of water and just take them off the reef," he ...

Many lobster hunters catch them in six to 10 feet of water using only a mask, fins and snorkel. In addition, no lobstering is permitted in John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo during ...

Gov. also adds additional day to Florida’s lobster mini-season. Details below. ... DeSantis said his administration has distributed over $100 million for coral reef and coastal protection ...

Florida's annual lobster mini-season is set to begin on Wednesday, with a number of rules and regulations that have to be followed. The 2024 mini-season runs from July 24-25 and allows residents ...

On Wednesday, July 26, and Thursday, July 27, the water is open to recreational lobster hunters ahead of the commercial lobster season, which will last from Aug. 6 until March 31, 2024.

In new studies, scientists found that the spotted lobster doesn’t just live on Florida’s coral reefs, it protects them – eating coral predators and repelling them with urine.