AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAquaculture & Coastal Resilience: University of Miami researchers are testing a scalable system using black soldier fly larvae to turn beached sargassum into aquaculture feed and fertilizer, aiming to shift a growing coastal nuisance into usable inputs for farms and marine production. Reef Habitat & Fishing: Jacksonville’s Offshore Sport Fishing Club helped sink a new artificial reef about 28 miles off Mayport using concrete culverts and pipes, part of a longer push to rebuild offshore habitat and boost recreational fishing. Recreational Fishing Rules: Florida opens new state seasons for greater amberjack (Sept. 1–Oct. 13) and gag grouper (through Sept. 30), aligning with federal timing and requiring anglers to sign up for the State Reef Fish Angler Designation. Local Extension & Backyard Food: UF/IFAS Extension Duval County will host a free open house (Aug. 29) highlighting backyard poultry, beekeeping, gardening, soil testing, irrigation, and small-acre farming support. Pollinator Count: Floridians are invited to the Great Southeast Pollinator Census (Aug. 21–22) to track pollinators as citizen scientists, supporting crop and garden health.
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