Intense debate surrounds proposed fish farm off coast of Sarasota
The project, called Velella Epsilon, was first proposed by Ocean Era in 2017. Acquiring all of the proper permits and legal challenges continues to cause delays.
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The project, called Velella Epsilon, was first proposed by Ocean Era in 2017. Acquiring all of the proper permits and legal challenges continues to cause delays.
Several thousand redfish raised 17 miles inland are now swimming freely in Sarasota Bay.Those are the first of 20,000 redfish raised nowhere near a bay or inlet, but at Mote Marine’s Aquaculture Research Park, a 200-acre inland fish farm along Fruitville Road east of Interstate 75,
In a remarkable effort to combat the detrimental effects of red tide and pollution on Florida's game fish species, the Mote Aquaculture, Fisheries, Ecology, and Enhancement Program in Sarasota has achieved a significant milestone by successfully raising and releasing red drum fish into local waters.
Sarasota County is receiving a $14.5 million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the Alligator Creek Stream Restoration Project.
Staff at More Marine Laboratory say adding more bends, curves and reducing erosion in the area is necessary to restore Venice Creek to better health.