LIGHT UP THE RIVER... DECEMBER 9TH 2017!
/The Steinhatchee boat parade will begin at Fiddler's Restaurant and end at Roy's Restaurant. The parade will begin at dark thirty. Please contact Fiddler's or Roy's to register for the boat parade.
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2017 Scallop Season survey results for Taylor County (Steinhatchee/Keaton Beach)
/UF IFAS Taylor County Extension has released its preliminary 2017 Scallop Season monitoring results. Here is what they found:
UPDATE ON BEACHED PILOT WHALE
/From www.seaworld.com
A Second Chance for a Rescued Pilot Whale
A female short-finned pilot whale has a second chance at life after five weeks of rehabilitation and a 140 mile boat ride.
The 725 lb. whale beached herself in Dixie County, FL on July 1. Discovered by beach goers, teams from the University of Florida and Clearwater Marine Aquariumrescued and transported her to our rehabilitation facility for continued medical care.
Upon arrival, our team initiated around-the-clock care. She responded quickly to treatment from our veterinarian team and began to show signs of improvement almost immediately.
Together with NOAA, our Animal Rescue Team quickly made arrangements to return her back to her natural environment. First step was determining a return location. Plans were made to release her 140 miles off the West Coast of Florida in an area known to be populated by pilot whale pods. Next step was securing a large enough vessel to transport her and the team. This is when the U.S. Coast Guard stepped in. To ensure the pilot whale was returned safely and carefully, the U.S. Coast Guard assisted with the complex transport.
With all of the logistics in order it was time for the team to head out for the return. On Tuesday morning, August 8, the pilot whale, nicknamed “Gale” by the USCG crew, was successfully returned to the Gulf of Mexico.
Just prior to her release, the pilot whale was satellite tagged by researchers with the Chicago Zoological Society’s Sarasota Dolphin Research Program. The tag will allow researchers and rescuers to track her movements and dive patterns for the next several months.
Stay tuned for continued updates on “Gale” as we receive information from NOAA and the teams tracking her.
Swamp Head Invades Steinhatchee
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On the water is where we like to be. Come have a beer with us at Roy's Restaurant in the beautiful fishing village of Steinhatchee, FL.
A gang of the Swamp Head crew will be in town for the night talking about the brewery and handing out goodies. We'll also have a tap lineup of your year-round go-to beers and some super limited treats that Steinhatchee has probably never seen before!
We'll be in town for the entire weekend for CCA's Trash Tour - Steinhatcheestop. So get off your tuckus and come hang out with us ALL WEEKEND LONG!
Volunteer Opportunities- Trap Clean Up
/State waters from Wakulla to Hernando Counties are closed to blue crab harvest using standard traps from July 20-29, 2017. This closure occurs every odd year and is meant to help with removal of lost or derelict fishing gear. Derelict fishing gear can cause harm in several ways, including "ghost fishing", creating navigational hazards, and becoming eyesores. If you want to help remove lost or derelict traps during this closed period, see: http://myfwc.com/f…/saltwater/trap-debris/volunteer-program/to obtain a permit and more information.
