
Seagrass coverage in Indian River Lagoon expands sharply, new data show
PALM BAY — Seagrass beds in the Indian River Lagoon have grown dramatically in the past two years, with new monitoring data showing both wider coverage and thicker growth across
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PALM BAY — Seagrass beds in the Indian River Lagoon have grown dramatically in the past two years, with new monitoring data showing both wider coverage and thicker growth across

SEBASTIAN — As Florida’s shorebirds, seabirds and wading birds begin to breed and nest, state wildlife officials are urging visitors to the coast to take simple steps to protect its

SEBASTIAN INLET — Jackson Tenney and Nicole Phillips won their divisions at the 2026 Shore LB Throwdown, which concluded this weekend at Sebastian Inlet with 120 entries from 96 competitors.

VERO BEACH — Florida wildlife officials are proposing to relax boat speed limits in several former manatee gathering areas along the Indian River Lagoon, a move that would mark the

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Anglers are upset by the sudden decision to close Sebastian Inlet State Park’s south jetty to nighttime access, ending a decades-long tradition of round-the-clock fishing at

As crowds descend on Florida’s beaches for the Labor Day weekend, state wildlife officials are urging visitors to protect nesting sea turtles and shorebirds by giving them space, keeping beaches

The Fifth Annual Bottom Grind Offshore Fishing Tournament is on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Old Fish House in Grant-Valkaria, Florida. Fishing begins at 6:00 am, with weigh-in from

Reel in the fishing action at Sebastian Inlet, where snook are slamming baits, and bluefish and jacks are crushing jigs! Click here to watch the video for the full fishing report

On Tuesday, June 24, local nonprofit Coastal Connections will host a Coastal Cleanup at Sebastian Inlet State Park, kicking off at 9 a.m. Volunteers are asked to gather at The

Fishing conditions at Sebastian Inlet are expected to remain consistent this week, making it a prime time to plan your trip. 👉 Click here to watch the video for the full fishing
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