Pharmaceutical contaminants have been found in the blood and other tissues of redfish in Florida waters during a year-long study by FIU and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT). Cardiovascular medications, ...

Compared with nine Florida estuaries, the contamination was highest in Tampa Bay and Apalachicola. A new study by Florida International University and the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust shows Florida's ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Redfish, one of the most popular and delicious inshore gamefish in Florida, are contaminated with pharmaceuticals throughout the state, a study by Florida International ...

A 5-year study aims to analyze the contaminants in the fish species most coveted by Tampa Bay anglers. Steve Murawski, USF College of Marine Science oceanography professor, prepares to measure the ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The redfish bite is hot right now and will be for the next couple of months! When targeting redfish, it’s best to start looking for schools of mullet. Look around islands and ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Red tide and Hurricane Ian have stirred up the waters in the Tampa Bay area and some charter captains say it's causing them to catch fewer fish. Recreational fishing is a $13.8 billion ...

CCA Florida released 30,000 redfish in the Indian River Lagoon. They released them at Round Island Riverside Park on the barrier island. The 6-month-old redfish averaged 4 inches long. The ones that ...