Hooked sea turtle rescued at Okaloosa Island Pier
A loggerhead sea turtle was successfully rescued on Thursday, May 25, at the Okaloosa Island Pier, according to Eric Brown, Manager at the Pier. The incident occurred early in the morning,
Coastal Resources News đ
New Red Snapper Fishing Tournament to benefit Okaloosa Countyâs Artificial Reef Program
The inaugural âLivinâ Right Red Snapper Rodeo,â a community-oriented fishing tournament, is set to take place in Destin-Fort Walton Beach from June 16-18, 2023. âItâs the first year of Livinâ Right
Record-breaking 24,699 lionfish removed during 2023 Emerald Coast Open Lionfish Tournament
This yearâs Emerald Coast Open (ECO), the worldâs largest lionfish tournament, removed a record-breaking 24,699 lionfish, marking a significant step in the fight against the invasive species that poses a major
Guess how many lionfish and you could win $1,000 at the Emerald Coast Open Lionfish Tournament
The Emerald Coast Open Lionfish Tournament is back for its 5th year, and you have a chance to win a cool $1,000 by simply guessing a number! The Lionfish Removal &
Okaloosa to deploy 38 Prefabricated Artificial Reefs off the coast of Destin-Fort Walton Beach
Okaloosa Countyâs Coastal Resource Team is gearing up to deploy 38 prefabricated artificial reef modules off the coast of Destin-Fort Walton Beach, an exciting initiative that highlights the community’s dedication
Local beach cleanup draws hundreds of volunteers, 3,000 cigarette butts removed
On Saturday, April 29, 2023, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism and Saltwater Restaurants teamed up to host a community-wide Earth Day Cleanup event. With the goal of removing as much litter
Sea turtle nesting season begins in Destin-Fort Walton Beach. Here’s how locals and visitors can help.
Sea turtle nesting season has begun in Destin-Fort Walton Beach, and Visit Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism is taking measures to ensure the safety of these threatened and endangered creatures. According
Red Tide and Sargassum not a major issue in Destin-Fort Walton Beach, continuing to monitor
During the Okaloosa Tourist Development Council meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, Okaloosa Coastal Resource Manager Alex Fogg provided an update on the state of Red Tide and Sargassum in the
High school students help fortify the living shoreline at the Okaloosa Island Boat Basin
On Friday, April 21, 2023, the Youth Leadership Council (YLC) teamed up with the Okaloosa County Coastal Resources Team to fortify the living shoreline at the Okaloosa Island Boat Basin.
Scuba divers remove 93lbs of debris from Okaloosa Island Pier
On Sunday, April 23rd, experienced scuba divers from Okaloosa County and beyond gathered at the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier for the annual spring cleanup dive event. Around 50 divers participated in
CYCLOPS: Okaloosa successfully deploys 105-foot vessel as new artificial reef off Destin-Fort Walton Beach
Destin-Fort Walton Beach has a brand new artificial reef to help enhance the local diving and fishing industries.
Worldâs Largest Lionfish Tournament to be held in Destin-Fort Walton Beach, May 20-21
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are getting ready to celebrate the 5th Annual Lionfish Removal & Awareness Festival. Lionfish are an invasive species