Since
April 2015, the Gulf Reef Fish Survey (GRFS), with the crucial support of
recreational anglers of Florida, has provided timely and precise data to state
and federal agencies that are responsible for managing reef fish. By signing up
for the survey, anglers are eligible to receive a questionnaire about recent
fishing activity. Each month, angler responses from the survey are used to
estimate the number of recreational trips taken on the west coast of Florida to
fish for Gulf reef fish species. By working collaboratively with NOAA
Fisheries, the Gulf Reef Fish Survey produces data that is complimentary with
the existing Marine Recreational Informational Program. We
are only as strong as our weakest data set, and with the help of the
recreational anglers of Florida, we have gathered more data than would have
been possible with just the FWC. We thank our angling contributors for the
success and continued success of the Gulf Reef Fish Survey.
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