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City of Fort Walton Beach talks social distancing guidelines at local parks and boat ramps

COVID-19: Fort Walton Beach City Manager Michael Beedie gives us an update on city operations since the shutdown, along with requesting social distancing guidelines be followed at local parks and […]

COVID-19: Fort Walton Beach City Manager Michael Beedie gives us an update on city operations since the shutdown, along with requesting social distancing guidelines be followed at local parks and boat ramps. Here’s what we discussed.

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“Wow, what a catch. Congrats to the captain and crew, a lot of people have no idea how much skill it takes to land a fish like that. To the...”
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“Imagine it doesn't matter when during the year you catch the fish. It won't be spawning the next year.”
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“At least one thousand five hundred people will enjoy that fish as a center of the plate protein in a meal. The catch of thse fish are highly regulated. Celebrate...”
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“Depending on the quality that could fetch $25K ... bearing a dressed weight of around 650lbs. Beautiful fish.”
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“I remember the Blue Room and the old docks. The Wharf too.”
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“Imagine catching a Pelagic during a closed time of year which is 3 Feb 24 - 31 Dec 24 due to BFT spawning in Gulf of Mexico! https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/02/13/2024-02910/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries-closure-of-the-angling-category”
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“From Wik: How old is a 500 pound bluefin tuna? In a survey that included specimens up to 2.55 m (8.4 ft) in length and 247 kg (545 lb) in...”
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“Probably a female that could have been reproducing instead of ending up on a dinner plate.”
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