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Marine Life Collection

In Florida, collection of stony corals is allowed only for those granted scientific collecting permits. The owner of a valid submerged aquaculture lease may also collect stony corals from the lease site. All other stony coral collection is illegal.
by Matt Lybolt

There is a limited recreational bag limit for octocorals(soft corals and sea fans) of six colonies per person per day. Collection of octocorals for re-sale must be conducted under a valid saltwater products license with a restricted species endorsement.

Report marine life violators! For your regional contact, see http://myfwc.com/law/Alert/ or call 1-888-404-3922 (1-888-404-FWCC) from anywhere in the state!

Report dumping or other illegal activities. Environmental enforcement cannot be everywhere, and your involvement can make a big difference. In the state of Florida, fish and wildlife violations can be reported to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Their toll-free number is 888-404-FWCC (3922). Report illegal dumping to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) 813-744-6100. Other states and other countries have similar programs. In the USA, people can always contact the EPA at http://www.epa.gov/compliance/complaints.html Oil and fuel spills in U.S. waters should always be reported to the U.S. Coast Guard at 800-424-8802 or http://www.nrc.uscg.mil/report.html

There are ten approved live-rock aquaculture lease sites in state waters (off Monroe and Hillsborough counties). Leaseholders deposit approved materials on the seafloor to allow recruitment of desirable organisms. Colonized rocks are harvested for sale to the aquarium industry. Lease surveys are no longer the primary responsibility of FWRI. Prospective applicants should contact the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Aquaculture.
Credit: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

http://www.floridaaquaculture.com/




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