Mixed bag reported on red snapper numbers

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BONITA SPRINGS — The good news is the population of red snapper off Florida’s Atlantic Coast is better than it’s been in decades. The word “record” was mentioned. The bad news is that scientists tasked with monitoring and managing the fishery continue to report overfishing.

  • Atlantic red snapper fishing season is limited to three days per year.
    Atlantic red snapper fishing season is limited to three days per year.
BONITA SPRINGS — The good news is the population of red snapper off Florida’s Atlantic Coast is better than it’s been in decades. The word “record” was mentioned. The bad news is that scientists…

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