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Marsh Madness Week 3: Proper Fish Handling Techniques SCDNR

Learn the proper fish handling techniques to help preserve our fisheries and ensure a healthy future for our waters. In partnership with Matt Perkins, Marine Biologist at SCDNR, we break down the four crucial steps of fish handling: fighting, landing, handling, and releasing. From minimizing stress during the fight to using the right gear and techniques for a safe release, this guide will help you protect your catch and keep our ecosystems thriving.

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two men wearing toadfish gear are seen carrying an MWR through the marsh grass on their way to plant it in the pluff mud

MWRs: The Future of Oyster Habitat Restoration

In this post, Toadfish teams up with SCDNR's SCORE program to both build and deploy Manufactured Wire Reefs!

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A female Angler is holding a giant Red Snapper while fishing offshore on a boat. She is wearing a Captains for Clean Water hat

Make the Most of Your 2024 Red Snapper Season with Toadfish

Learn about Red Snapper regulations in the South Atlantic Region and gear up for July 12th with Toadfish 's rods, reels, fillet knives, kitchen products, and more!

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Marsh Madness Week 4: The Lifecycle of a "Used" Oyster

Learn how “used” oyster shells play a vital role in coastal conservation. Through SCDNR’s oyster recycling program, discarded shells from restaurants, oyster roasts, and collection sites are gathered, sorted, and quarantined before being repurposed to rebuild oyster reefs. These reefs provide habitat for marine life and improve water quality, as a single oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water daily. Join us in supporting cleaner waters and stronger ecosystems by recycling your oyster shells! #PutEmBack

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Man Holding Atlantic Sturgeon in Columbia, SC

Endangered Species: The Atlantic Sturgeon

In this post, we will discuss the rise and fall of a living fossil the Atlantic Sturgeon. Desimmated by overfishing the Atlantic Sturgeon is not a highly endangered species.

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