Maryland Darter
Biologists discovered the Maryland Darter in 1912 in a creek in Maryland, and the reclusive fish […]
Sawfish
The five species of sawfishes are globally endangered in part because their rostra (snouts) are prized […]
Goliath Grouper
Weighing as much as 800 pounds and growing up to 8 feet, Goliath Grouper are vulnerable […]
Walking Catfish
These fish first appeared in Florida in the early 1960s as escapees of the aquarium trade. […]
Pacific Red Lionfish
Lionfish were introduced to the Atlantic Coast of Florida in the 1980s by either release or […]
Bull Shark
On average, sharks are responsible for six human fatalities per year, while humans annually kill tens […]
Largemouth Bass
The economic impact of fishing in Florida is estimated to be $5.1 billion annually. This historical […]
