Gulf Coast Spearfishing Links

Gulf oil spill no threat to this year's lobster miniseason

It's a wait-and-see approach how oil could impact future seasons When lobster miniseason opens at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, there's no fear the crustaceans snagged by South Florida divers will be tainted from the oil spill. Scientists say the spill may affect the lobster population longer-term but not this season.

Oil spill no threat to lobster miniseason

Dive industry takes a wait-and-see approach to impact on future seasons When lobster miniseason opens at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, there's no fear the tasty crustaceans snagged by divers off Florida will be tainted from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Oil spill no threat to this lobster miniseason

Dive industry takes a wait-and-see approach to impact on future seasons When lobster miniseason opens at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, there's no fear the tasty crustaceans snagged by divers off South Florida will be tainted from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Lionfish a greater threat as lobster miniseason starts

Native to the Pacific and Indian oceans, lionfish are growing in population in the Florida Keys, becoming a menace to the ecosystem and posing a threat to divers in the lobster miniseason.

Friends, family mourn the loss of waterman, a fearless spirit

Friends and family this week were mourning the loss of Ed Hickey, a well-known West Maui waterman who disappeared July 2 while diving for black coral in deep waters off Lanai.