Florida Sea Grant is hosting artificial reef and lionfish workshops on Wed. Feb. 7 and Thurs. Feb 8, 2024 at the Destin- Ft. Walton Beach Convention Center on Okaloosa Island. The workshops will be held from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The meetings will bring together managers, scientists, anglers and divers and others to discuss new research, statewide initiatives, and regional updates across Florida’s Northwest region. The Artificial Reef Workshop will take place on Wednesday, February 7 followed by the Lionfish Workshop on Thursday February 8.
Interested participants and vendors can register using the following link (registration includes lunch, snacks and beverages) Cost is $40 per workshop. Click here to register: http://tinyurl.com/5bjjxxrt
For more information, including information on the discounted hotel room block for travelers see information on the Eventbrite page or contact Rick O’Connor, Escambia County Sea Grant Extension Agent, Roc1@ufl.edu, or 850-475-5230 ext. 1111.
To view recordings of past artificial reef workshops and summits archived by Florida Sea Grant, please visit: https://www.flseagrant.org/fisheries/artificial-reef-deployment-and-monitoring/