8 research outputs found
Survival and growth of cut vs hooked commercial sponges in the Florida Keys
The present project was undertaken for the purpose of
establishing whether a change in harvesting technique -- cutting rather than tearing the sponge loose-- could insure sponge regeneration and thus reduce
the possibility of overfishing in the Florida Keys. (14pp.
Biology and fishery of Florida's commercial sponges
This fact sheet gives information on the biology and commercial value of sponges found in Florida. Five species in Florida are harvested commercially.
Three of these, sheepswool sponge, yellow sponge, and the
grass sponge are the primary marketed sponges. (2pp.
Crab shedding-system designs
There are as many ways to build and arrange crab shedding setups as there are people who make them. The
following drawings are suggestions based on the experiencesof successful shedders. You may find changes
that suit your operation better. (8pp.
A tackle box guide to: common saltwater fishes of southwest Florida
There are well over 150 species of fish caught by hook and line in local waters. The 86 species
included in this book were selected by the author and editors because they are the most frequently
encountered. For eachspecies, important informationabout distinguishing features, biology/habitat, and
fishing methods is provided. The often confusing common nicknames applied to each fish are noted,
as well as the fish's preferred common name. (56pp.
Aquaculture and marketing of the Florida Bay Scallop in Crystal River, Florida
The overall goal of this study was to develop a new fishery resource product through open-water
aquaculture for the west coast of Florida that would compete as a non-traditional product through market
development. Specific objectives were as follows:
I. To grow a minimum of 50, 000 juvenile scallops to a minimum market size of40 mm in a cage
and float system in the off-shore waters of Crystal River, Florida.
2. To determine the growth rate, survival, and time to market size for the individuals in this system
and area to other similar projects like Virginia.
3. To introduce local fishermen and the aquaculture students at Crystal River High School to the
hatchery, nursery, and grow-out techniques.
4. To determine the economic and financial characteristics of bay scallop culture in Florida and
assess the sensitivity of projected costs and earnings to changes in key technical, managerial, and
market related parameters.
5. To determine the market acceptability and necessary marketing strategy for whole bay scallop
product in Florida. (PDF has 99 pages.
Aquiculture and Marketing of the Florida Bay Scallop in Crystal River, Florida
The overall goal of this study was to develop a new fishery resource product through open-water
aquaculture for the west coast of Florida that would compete as a non-traditional product through market
development. Specific objectives were as follows:
I. To grow a minimum of 50, 000 juvenile scallops to a minimum market size of40 mm in a cage
and float system in the off-shore waters of Crystal River, Florida.
2. To determine the growth rate, survival, and time to market size for the individuals in this system
and area to other similar projects like Virginia.
3. To introduce local fishermen and the aquaculture students at Crystal River High School to the
hatchery, nursery, and grow-out techniques.
4. To determine the economic and financial characteristics of bay scallop culture in Florida and
assess the sensitivity of projected costs and earnings to changes in key technical, managerial, and
market related parameters.
5. To determine the market acceptability and necessary marketing strategy for whole bay scallop
product in Florida. (PDF has 99 pages