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Florida Alligator

'; str+=' Not long ago the American alligator hovered on the edge of extinction, but today over a million wild alligators are found in Florida alone. The state is also home to dozens of alligator farms and tens of thousands of farm-raised gators. Purchase of an alligator product is an investment in the future of the alligator and its habitat. Commercial wild harvests and farming operations provide revenues for alligator management and research programs.

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Florida Amberjack

'; str+=' Amberjacks are colorful food fish that can be found in Florida's offshore waters among reefs, rock outcrops, and wrecks. Individuals can weigh over 150 pounds, but smaller amberjacks—those weighing 15 pounds or less—are considered the best to eat. Often served smoked or fried, amberjack is extra-lean, firm, and mild.

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Florida Blue Crab

'; str+=' Blue crab is one of Florida's most important fisheries, with an annual value of about $50 million. Florida produces about 10 million pounds of blue crab each year, with harvest peaking in autumn. Blue crab is sold live or steamed. The creamy, rich-tasting meat is low in fat and cholesterol and a good source of calcium and iron.

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Florida Shrimp

'; str+=' Every year Florida fishermen harvest nearly 30 million pounds of shrimp, the most popular seafood in the United States. There are five shrimp species of commercial value in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic: brown, pink, white, royal red, and rock shrimp. Most shrimp harvested in Florida are the pink species. Florida pinks are known for their large size and sweet, creamy flavor.

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Florida
Farm-Raised Catfish

'; str+=' Catfish is America's number-one aquaculture industry. Each year over 450 million pounds of channel catfish are produced in over 170,000 acres of catfish ponds in Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Louisiana. The fish are fed a special diet of floating soybean pellets, ensuring a sweet, clean taste and no fishy odor. Catfish's subtle flavor and firm texture make it one of the country's most popular fish.

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Florida Clams

'; str+=' Hard-shell clams are raised on farms, or leased underwater land, in 11 of Florida's coastal counties. Florida's farm-raised clams are harvested year round, and annual sales total about $10 million. Clams can be grilled, steamed, oven-roasted, or fried. The firm, rich-tasting meat is low in fat, cholesterol, and calories.

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Florida Red Grouper

'; str+=' Red grouper, one of Florida's most prized seafood items, is a premium fish harvested from the Gulf of Mexico and southern Atlantic Ocean. It is a member of the seabass family and is found in tropical and warm temperate waters worldwide. The firm white flesh is mildly sweet and lends itself well to any form of cooking.

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Florida Golden Crab

'; str+=' The golden crab is a large, non-swimming crab with a golden shell. It is closely related to snow and king crabs. Adult males typically weigh between three and five pounds, but females are considerably smaller and have limited commercial value. Golden crabs are caught in box-like wire traps and sold both live and cooked. They are known for their delicate texture and sweet flavor.

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Florida
Cannonball Jellyfish

'; str+=' Abundant along Florida's northern Atlantic Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico, the cannonball jellyfish has great potential value as a food item in the world market. For over a thousand years, Asians have been eating jellyfish for medicinal reasons, to treat high blood pressure, arthritis, bronchitis, and other diseases. Jellyfish is usually sold dried. It is low in fat, cholesterol, and calories.

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Florida King Mackerel

'; str+=' King mackerel is an important species to both recreational and commercial fishermen. It has a silvery, streamlined body, a tapered head, and very small scales that cover the entire body except the pectoral fins. The maximum size is about 75 to 90 pounds, and in the marketplace five to 20 pounds is average. King mackerel is a lean fish with dark, full-flavored meat.

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Florida Spiny Lobster

'; str+=' Spiny lobsters are crustaceans related to crabs and shrimp. Their mild, slightly sweet white meat is low in calories and high in protein. Florida spiny lobster season runs from August to March. Spiny lobsters are caught off the Keys and around the southern tip of the peninsula using special traps at depths of six to 300 feet. With an average annual value of $20 million, the spiny lobster fishery is one of the largest commercial fisheries in Florida.

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Florida Mahi-Mahi

'; str+=' Florida mahi-mahi, also known as dolphinfish or dorado, is one of the most beautiful fish in the sea, brilliantly colored with an iridescent bluish green and gold body, a blunt head, and a golden yellow tail and fins. It is harvested commercially off Florida's Gulf Coast and available year-round. The dark, firm meat is dense and moist with a mild, slightly sweet flavor.

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Florida Mullet

'; str+=' Each year about 8 million pounds of mullet are harvested off Florida's Atlantic and Gulf coasts, with striped and white mullet leading the commercial catch. Mullet is available year-round, but the harvest is at its peak in November and December. A firm, full-flavored fish, mullet is a favorite in Southern cooking and is often served with hush puppies and cheese grits.

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Florida Oysters

'; str+=' Florida harvests over 2 million pounds of oysters each year, making it one of the top oyster-producing states in the country. Ninety percent of Florida's oysters are harvested from the famous Apalachicola Bay on the panhandle coast. The bay is the largest oyster fishery in the Southeast and one of the cleanest, most productive marine ecosystems in North America.

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Florida Yellowfin Tuna

'; str+=' One of the world's most important food fish species, yellow fin tuna are found in the deeper offshore waters of Florida's Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Yellow fin tuna can weigh up to four-hundred pounds, but average weights are smaller in commercial catches. In Florida yellow fin tuna are commercially harvested exclusively with hook-and-line, which makes this fishery 'dolphin-safe.'

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Florida Red Grouper

'; str+=' Red grouper, one of Florida's most prized seafood items, is a premium fish harvested from the Gulf of Mexico and southern Atlantic Ocean. It is a member of the seabass family and is found in tropical and warm temperate waters worldwide. The firm white flesh is mildly sweet and lends itself well to any form of cooking.

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Florida Red Snapper

'; str+=' Red snapper is one of 17 types of snapper found in the deep waters off Florida's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is one of Florida's best known and most prized food fish. The extra-lean white meat is firm and moist with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is low in fat and high in protein and can be broiled, baked, steamed, poached, fried, or grilled.

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Florida Rock Shrimp

'; str+=' The Florida rock shrimp looks like a small lobster but is closely related to pink, white, and brown shrimp. It is fished year round in the deep waters off Florida's Atlantic Coast and in some areas of the Gulf of Mexico. Firm like lobster but sweet like shrimp, Florida rock shrimp is rapidly gaining popularity. Its tough, rock-hard shell is usually removed before sale, making it quick and convenient to cook.

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Florida Scallops

'; str+=' Calico scallops are harvested with trawls and dredges in the deep waters off Florida's Atlantic and northern Gulf coasts. Like oysters, scallops are bivalve mollusks. But they don't attach themselves to beds like oysters do. Scallops can swim to escape predators. Calico scallops must be shucked soon after harvest to prevent moisture loss. They are known for their firm texture and mild, sweet flavor.

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Florida Shark

'; str+=' Over one hundred types of sharks are found in North American waters. Tiger, sandbar, dusky, silky, and blacktip sharks are some of the most commonly harvested in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic. Sharks yield more marketable products than any other single group of fishes. These products include oils, fertilizer, leather, and meat. Shark meat is firm, white, and boneless with a mild flavor.

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Florida Shrimp

'; str+=' Every year Florida fishermen harvest nearly 30 million pounds of shrimp, the most popular seafood in the United States. There are five shrimp species of commercial value in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic: brown, pink, white, royal red, and rock shrimp. Most shrimp harvested in Florida are the pink species. Florida pinks are known for their large size and sweet, creamy flavor.

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Florida
Farm-Raised Catfish

'; str+=' Catfish is America's number-one aquaculture industry. Each year over 450 million pounds of channel catfish are produced in over 170,000 acres of catfish ponds in Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Louisiana. The fish are fed a special diet of floating soybean pellets, ensuring a sweet, clean taste and no fishy odor. Catfish's subtle flavor and firm texture make it one of the country's most popular fish.

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Florida Stone Crab

'; str+=' Florida stone crab season runs from October to May. Crabs are caught in traps off the southern tip of the peninsula, clipped of one claw, and released to regenerate the missing claw, which takes about 18 months. Stone crab claws are sold fresh-cooked or frozen, and the meat is similar to lobster in its firmness and sweetness.

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Florida
Hybrid Striped Bass

'; str+=' Hybrid striped bass are produced when a striped bass and white bass are crossed in the laboratory. A restocking effort by public agencies released hybrid striped bass in public waters. They are also grown in farm ponds, tanks, and raceways. Hybrid striped bass are sold live or as a fresh, gutted product. The flesh is firm and fine-grained, and the mild flavor is similar to freshwater bass.

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Florida Swordfish

'; str+=' Swordfish are large, aggressive fish sometimes reaching 14 feet in length and a weight of 1,200 pounds. Swordfish are found in oceans throughout the world, including Florida's Gulf and Atlantic waters. They feed on a variety of fish and squid, foraging at great depths and over great distances. They are formidable opponents when harpooned and have been known to pierce the sides and planks of ships with their sword-like upper jaw.

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Florida Tilapia

'; str+=' Tilapia is one of the most important fish in the aquaculture industry. Produced in outdoor ponds or high-tech tank systems, farm-raised tilapias are fed special grain-based pellets that ensure a mild-flavored fillet. Tilapias are native to Africa and the Middle East but have become naturalized in some parts of Florida. They are harvested wild from Central Florida lakes and the brackish water of Tampa Bay.

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Florida Tilefish

'; str+=' Two types of tilefish, golden and blueline, are harvested in the deep waters off Florida's Atlantic Coast. Available year-round, tilefish is marketed fresh or frozen, as dressed fish, fillets, and steaks. The firm, pinkish-white flesh has a mild flavor that is often compared to lobster or scallops. It remains very moist even after cooking and is a good choice for stews and chowders.

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Florida Yellowfin Tuna

'; str+=' One of the world's most important food fish species, yellow fin tuna are found in the deeper offshore waters of Florida's Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Yellow fin tuna can weigh up to four-hundred pounds, but average weights are smaller in commercial catches. In Florida yellow fin tuna are commercially harvested exclusively with hook-and-line, which makes this fishery 'dolphin-safe.'

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Florida
Yellowtail Snapper

'; str+=' Yellowtail snapper are most commonly found in the Bahamas, off South Florida, and in the Caribbean Sea. This snapper has a slender, streamlined body with a yellow stripe that runs from the snout and broadens toward the tail. The back and upper sides are blue, olive, or violet. Yellowtail snapper is a popular food fish in South Florida. It is marketed fresh or frozen and is known for its firm texture and mild flavor.

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Florida
Cannonball Jellyfish

'; str+=' Abundant along Florida's northern Atlantic Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico, the cannonball jellyfish has great potential value as a food item in the world market. For over a thousand years, Asians have been eating jellyfish for medicinal reasons, to treat high blood pressure, arthritis, bronchitis, and other diseases. Jellyfish is usually sold dried. It is low in fat, cholesterol, and calories.

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Florida King Mackerel

'; str+=' King mackerel is an important species to both recreational and commercial fishermen. It has a silvery, streamlined body, a tapered head, and very small scales that cover the entire body except the pectoral fins. The maximum size is about 75 to 90 pounds, and in the marketplace five to 20 pounds is average. King mackerel is a lean fish with dark, full-flavored meat.

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Florida Spiny Lobster

'; str+=' Spiny lobsters are crustaceans related to crabs and shrimp. Their mild, slightly sweet white meat is low in calories and high in protein. Florida spiny lobster season runs from August to March. Spiny lobsters are caught off the Keys and around the southern tip of the peninsula using special traps at depths of six to 300 feet. With an average annual value of $20 million, the spiny lobster fishery is one of the largest commercial fisheries in Florida.

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Florida Alligator

'; str+=' Not long ago the American alligator hovered on the edge of extinction, but today over a million wild alligators are found in Florida alone. The state is also home to dozens of alligator farms and tens of thousands of farm-raised gators. Purchase of an alligator product is an investment in the future of the alligator and its habitat. Commercial wild harvests and farming operations provide revenues for alligator management and research programs.

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Florida Amberjack

'; str+=' Amberjacks are colorful food fish that can be found in Florida's offshore waters among reefs, rock outcrops, and wrecks. Individuals can weigh over 150 pounds, but smaller amberjacks—those weighing 15 pounds or less—are considered the best to eat. Often served smoked or fried, amberjack is extra-lean, firm, and mild.

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Florida Blue Crab

'; str+=' Blue crab is one of Florida's most important fisheries, with an annual value of about $50 million. Florida produces about 10 million pounds of blue crab each year, with harvest peaking in autumn. Blue crab is sold live or steamed. The creamy, rich-tasting meat is low in fat and cholesterol and a good source of calcium and iron.

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Florida Shrimp

'; str+=' Every year Florida fishermen harvest nearly 30 million pounds of shrimp, the most popular seafood in the United States. There are five shrimp species of commercial value in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic: brown, pink, white, royal red, and rock shrimp. Most shrimp harvested in Florida are the pink species. Florida pinks are known for their large size and sweet, creamy flavor.

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Florida
Farm-Raised Catfish

'; str+=' Catfish is America's number-one aquaculture industry. Each year over 450 million pounds of channel catfish are produced in over 170,000 acres of catfish ponds in Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Louisiana. The fish are fed a special diet of floating soybean pellets, ensuring a sweet, clean taste and no fishy odor. Catfish's subtle flavor and firm texture make it one of the country's most popular fish.

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Florida Clams

'; str+=' Hard-shell clams are raised on farms, or leased underwater land, in 11 of Florida's coastal counties. Florida's farm-raised clams are harvested year round, and annual sales total about $10 million. Clams can be grilled, steamed, oven-roasted, or fried. The firm, rich-tasting meat is low in fat, cholesterol, and calories.

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Florida Red Grouper

'; str+=' Red grouper, one of Florida's most prized seafood items, is a premium fish harvested from the Gulf of Mexico and southern Atlantic Ocean. It is a member of the seabass family and is found in tropical and warm temperate waters worldwide. The firm white flesh is mildly sweet and lends itself well to any form of cooking.

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Florida Golden Crab

'; str+=' The golden crab is a large, non-swimming crab with a golden shell. It is closely related to snow and king crabs. Adult males typically weigh between three and five pounds, but females are considerably smaller and have limited commercial value. Golden crabs are caught in box-like wire traps and sold both live and cooked. They are known for their delicate texture and sweet flavor.

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Florida
Cannonball Jellyfish

'; str+=' Abundant along Florida's northern Atlantic Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico, the cannonball jellyfish has great potential value as a food item in the world market. For over a thousand years, Asians have been eating jellyfish for medicinal reasons, to treat high blood pressure, arthritis, bronchitis, and other diseases. Jellyfish is usually sold dried. It is low in fat, cholesterol, and calories.

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Florida King Mackerel

'; str+=' King mackerel is an important species to both recreational and commercial fishermen. It has a silvery, streamlined body, a tapered head, and very small scales that cover the entire body except the pectoral fins. The maximum size is about 75 to 90 pounds, and in the marketplace five to 20 pounds is average. King mackerel is a lean fish with dark, full-flavored meat.

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Florida Spiny Lobster

'; str+=' Spiny lobsters are crustaceans related to crabs and shrimp. Their mild, slightly sweet white meat is low in calories and high in protein. Florida spiny lobster season runs from August to March. Spiny lobsters are caught off the Keys and around the southern tip of the peninsula using special traps at depths of six to 300 feet. With an average annual value of $20 million, the spiny lobster fishery is one of the largest commercial fisheries in Florida.

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Florida Mahi-Mahi

'; str+=' Florida mahi-mahi, also known as dolphinfish or dorado, is one of the most beautiful fish in the sea, brilliantly colored with an iridescent bluish green and gold body, a blunt head, and a golden yellow tail and fins. It is harvested commercially off Florida's Gulf Coast and available year-round. The dark, firm meat is dense and moist with a mild, slightly sweet flavor.

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Florida Mullet

'; str+=' Each year about 8 million pounds of mullet are harvested off Florida's Atlantic and Gulf coasts, with striped and white mullet leading the commercial catch. Mullet is available year-round, but the harvest is at its peak in November and December. A firm, full-flavored fish, mullet is a favorite in Southern cooking and is often served with hush puppies and cheese grits.

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Florida Oysters

'; str+=' Florida harvests over 2 million pounds of oysters each year, making it one of the top oyster-producing states in the country. Ninety percent of Florida's oysters are harvested from the famous Apalachicola Bay on the panhandle coast. The bay is the largest oyster fishery in the Southeast and one of the cleanest, most productive marine ecosystems in North America.

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Florida Yellowfin Tuna

'; str+=' One of the world's most important food fish species, yellow fin tuna are found in the deeper offshore waters of Florida's Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Yellow fin tuna can weigh up to four-hundred pounds, but average weights are smaller in commercial catches. In Florida yellow fin tuna are commercially harvested exclusively with hook-and-line, which makes this fishery 'dolphin-safe.'

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Florida Red Grouper

'; str+=' Red grouper, one of Florida's most prized seafood items, is a premium fish harvested from the Gulf of Mexico and southern Atlantic Ocean. It is a member of the seabass family and is found in tropical and warm temperate waters worldwide. The firm white flesh is mildly sweet and lends itself well to any form of cooking.

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Florida Red Snapper

'; str+=' Red snapper is one of 17 types of snapper found in the deep waters off Florida's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is one of Florida's best known and most prized food fish. The extra-lean white meat is firm and moist with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is low in fat and high in protein and can be broiled, baked, steamed, poached, fried, or grilled.

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Florida Rock Shrimp

'; str+=' The Florida rock shrimp looks like a small lobster but is closely related to pink, white, and brown shrimp. It is fished year round in the deep waters off Florida's Atlantic Coast and in some areas of the Gulf of Mexico. Firm like lobster but sweet like shrimp, Florida rock shrimp is rapidly gaining popularity. Its tough, rock-hard shell is usually removed before sale, making it quick and convenient to cook.

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Florida Scallops

'; str+=' Calico scallops are harvested with trawls and dredges in the deep waters off Florida's Atlantic and northern Gulf coasts. Like oysters, scallops are bivalve mollusks. But they don't attach themselves to beds like oysters do. Scallops can swim to escape predators. Calico scallops must be shucked soon after harvest to prevent moisture loss. They are known for their firm texture and mild, sweet flavor.

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Florida Shark

'; str+=' Over one hundred types of sharks are found in North American waters. Tiger, sandbar, dusky, silky, and blacktip sharks are some of the most commonly harvested in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic. Sharks yield more marketable products than any other single group of fishes. These products include oils, fertilizer, leather, and meat. Shark meat is firm, white, and boneless with a mild flavor.

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Florida Shrimp

'; str+=' Every year Florida fishermen harvest nearly 30 million pounds of shrimp, the most popular seafood in the United States. There are five shrimp species of commercial value in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic: brown, pink, white, royal red, and rock shrimp. Most shrimp harvested in Florida are the pink species. Florida pinks are known for their large size and sweet, creamy flavor.

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Florida
Farm-Raised Catfish

'; str+=' Catfish is America's number-one aquaculture industry. Each year over 450 million pounds of channel catfish are produced in over 170,000 acres of catfish ponds in Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Louisiana. The fish are fed a special diet of floating soybean pellets, ensuring a sweet, clean taste and no fishy odor. Catfish's subtle flavor and firm texture make it one of the country's most popular fish.

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Florida Stone Crab

'; str+=' Florida stone crab season runs from October to May. Crabs are caught in traps off the southern tip of the peninsula, clipped of one claw, and released to regenerate the missing claw, which takes about 18 months. Stone crab claws are sold fresh-cooked or frozen, and the meat is similar to lobster in its firmness and sweetness.

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Florida
Hybrid Striped Bass

'; str+=' Hybrid striped bass are produced when a striped bass and white bass are crossed in the laboratory. A restocking effort by public agencies released hybrid striped bass in public waters. They are also grown in farm ponds, tanks, and raceways. Hybrid striped bass are sold live or as a fresh, gutted product. The flesh is firm and fine-grained, and the mild flavor is similar to freshwater bass.

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Florida Swordfish

'; str+=' Swordfish are large, aggressive fish sometimes reaching 14 feet in length and a weight of 1,200 pounds. Swordfish are found in oceans throughout the world, including Florida's Gulf and Atlantic waters. They feed on a variety of fish and squid, foraging at great depths and over great distances. They are formidable opponents when harpooned and have been known to pierce the sides and planks of ships with their sword-like upper jaw.

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Florida Tilapia

'; str+=' Tilapia is one of the most important fish in the aquaculture industry. Produced in outdoor ponds or high-tech tank systems, farm-raised tilapias are fed special grain-based pellets that ensure a mild-flavored fillet. Tilapias are native to Africa and the Middle East but have become naturalized in some parts of Florida. They are harvested wild from Central Florida lakes and the brackish water of Tampa Bay.

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Florida Tilefish

'; str+=' Two types of tilefish, golden and blueline, are harvested in the deep waters off Florida's Atlantic Coast. Available year-round, tilefish is marketed fresh or frozen, as dressed fish, fillets, and steaks. The firm, pinkish-white flesh has a mild flavor that is often compared to lobster or scallops. It remains very moist even after cooking and is a good choice for stews and chowders.

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Florida Yellowfin Tuna

'; str+=' One of the world's most important food fish species, yellow fin tuna are found in the deeper offshore waters of Florida's Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Yellow fin tuna can weigh up to four-hundred pounds, but average weights are smaller in commercial catches. In Florida yellow fin tuna are commercially harvested exclusively with hook-and-line, which makes this fishery 'dolphin-safe.'

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Florida
Yellowtail Snapper

'; str+=' Yellowtail snapper are most commonly found in the Bahamas, off South Florida, and in the Caribbean Sea. This snapper has a slender, streamlined body with a yellow stripe that runs from the snout and broadens toward the tail. The back and upper sides are blue, olive, or violet. Yellowtail snapper is a popular food fish in South Florida. It is marketed fresh or frozen and is known for its firm texture and mild flavor.

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Florida Alligator

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Florida Amberjack

'; str+=' Amberjacks are colorful food fish that can be found in Florida's offshore waters among reefs, rock outcrops, and wrecks. Individuals can weigh over 150 pounds, but smaller amberjacks—those weighing 15 pounds or less—are considered the best to eat. Often served smoked or fried, amberjack is extra-lean, firm, and mild.

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Florida Blue Crab

'; str+=' Blue crab is one of Florida's most important fisheries, with an annual value of about $50 million. Florida produces about 10 million pounds of blue crab each year, with harvest peaking in autumn. Blue crab is sold live or steamed. The creamy, rich-tasting meat is low in fat and cholesterol and a good source of calcium and iron.

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Florida Shrimp

'; str+=' Every year Florida fishermen harvest nearly 30 million pounds of shrimp, the most popular seafood in the United States. There are five shrimp species of commercial value in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic: brown, pink, white, royal red, and rock shrimp. Most shrimp harvested in Florida are the pink species. Florida pinks are known for their large size and sweet, creamy flavor.

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Florida
Farm-Raised Catfish

'; str+=' Catfish is America's number-one aquaculture industry. Each year over 450 million pounds of channel catfish are produced in over 170,000 acres of catfish ponds in Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Louisiana. The fish are fed a special diet of floating soybean pellets, ensuring a sweet, clean taste and no fishy odor. Catfish's subtle flavor and firm texture make it one of the country's most popular fish.

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Florida Clams

'; str+=' Hard-shell clams are raised on farms, or leased underwater land, in 11 of Florida's coastal counties. Florida's farm-raised clams are harvested year round, and annual sales total about $10 million. Clams can be grilled, steamed, oven-roasted, or fried. The firm, rich-tasting meat is low in fat, cholesterol, and calories.

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Florida Red Grouper

'; str+=' Red grouper, one of Florida's most prized seafood items, is a premium fish harvested from the Gulf of Mexico and southern Atlantic Ocean. It is a member of the seabass family and is found in tropical and warm temperate waters worldwide. The firm white flesh is mildly sweet and lends itself well to any form of cooking.

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Florida Golden Crab

'; str+=' The golden crab is a large, non-swimming crab with a golden shell. It is closely related to snow and king crabs. Adult males typically weigh between three and five pounds, but females are considerably smaller and have limited commercial value. Golden crabs are caught in box-like wire traps and sold both live and cooked. They are known for their delicate texture and sweet flavor.

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Florida
Cannonball Jellyfish

'; str+=' Abundant along Florida's northern Atlantic Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico, the cannonball jellyfish has great potential value as a food item in the world market. For over a thousand years, Asians have been eating jellyfish for medicinal reasons, to treat high blood pressure, arthritis, bronchitis, and other diseases. Jellyfish is usually sold dried. It is low in fat, cholesterol, and calories.

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Florida King Mackerel

'; str+=' King mackerel is an important species to both recreational and commercial fishermen. It has a silvery, streamlined body, a tapered head, and very small scales that cover the entire body except the pectoral fins. The maximum size is about 75 to 90 pounds, and in the marketplace five to 20 pounds is average. King mackerel is a lean fish with dark, full-flavored meat.

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Florida Spiny Lobster

'; str+=' Spiny lobsters are crustaceans related to crabs and shrimp. Their mild, slightly sweet white meat is low in calories and high in protein. Florida spiny lobster season runs from August to March. Spiny lobsters are caught off the Keys and around the southern tip of the peninsula using special traps at depths of six to 300 feet. With an average annual value of $20 million, the spiny lobster fishery is one of the largest commercial fisheries in Florida.

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Florida Mahi-Mahi

'; str+=' Florida mahi-mahi, also known as dolphinfish or dorado, is one of the most beautiful fish in the sea, brilliantly colored with an iridescent bluish green and gold body, a blunt head, and a golden yellow tail and fins. It is harvested commercially off Florida's Gulf Coast and available year-round. The dark, firm meat is dense and moist with a mild, slightly sweet flavor.

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Florida Mullet

'; str+=' Each year about 8 million pounds of mullet are harvested off Florida's Atlantic and Gulf coasts, with striped and white mullet leading the commercial catch. Mullet is available year-round, but the harvest is at its peak in November and December. A firm, full-flavored fish, mullet is a favorite in Southern cooking and is often served with hush puppies and cheese grits.

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Florida Oysters

'; str+=' Florida harvests over 2 million pounds of oysters each year, making it one of the top oyster-producing states in the country. Ninety percent of Florida's oysters are harvested from the famous Apalachicola Bay on the panhandle coast. The bay is the largest oyster fishery in the Southeast and one of the cleanest, most productive marine ecosystems in North America.

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Florida Yellowfin Tuna

'; str+=' One of the world's most important food fish species, yellow fin tuna are found in the deeper offshore waters of Florida's Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Yellow fin tuna can weigh up to four-hundred pounds, but average weights are smaller in commercial catches. In Florida yellow fin tuna are commercially harvested exclusively with hook-and-line, which makes this fishery 'dolphin-safe.'

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Florida Red Grouper

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Florida Clams

'; str+=' Hard-shell clams are raised on farms, or leased underwater land, in 11 of Florida's coastal counties. Florida's farm-raised clams are harvested year round, and annual sales total about $10 million. Clams can be grilled, steamed, oven-roasted, or fried. The firm, rich-tasting meat is low in fat, cholesterol, and calories.

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Florida Alligator

'; str+=' Not long ago the American alligator hovered on the edge of extinction, but today over a million wild alligators are found in Florida alone. The state is also home to dozens of alligator farms and tens of thousands of farm-raised gators. Purchase of an alligator product is an investment in the future of the alligator and its habitat. Commercial wild harvests and farming operations provide revenues for alligator management and research programs.

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Florida Golden Crab

'; str+=' The golden crab is a large, non-swimming crab with a golden shell. It is closely related to snow and king crabs. Adult males typically weigh between three and five pounds, but females are considerably smaller and have limited commercial value. Golden crabs are caught in box-like wire traps and sold both live and cooked. They are known for their delicate texture and sweet flavor.

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Florida
Cannonball Jellyfish

'; str+=' Abundant along Florida's northern Atlantic Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico, the cannonball jellyfish has great potential value as a food item in the world market. For over a thousand years, Asians have been eating jellyfish for medicinal reasons, to treat high blood pressure, arthritis, bronchitis, and other diseases. Jellyfish is usually sold dried. It is low in fat, cholesterol, and calories.

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Florida King Mackerel

'; str+=' King mackerel is an important species to both recreational and commercial fishermen. It has a silvery, streamlined body, a tapered head, and very small scales that cover the entire body except the pectoral fins. The maximum size is about 75 to 90 pounds, and in the marketplace five to 20 pounds is average. King mackerel is a lean fish with dark, full-flavored meat.

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Florida Spiny Lobster

'; str+=' Spiny lobsters are crustaceans related to crabs and shrimp. Their mild, slightly sweet white meat is low in calories and high in protein. Florida spiny lobster season runs from August to March. Spiny lobsters are caught off the Keys and around the southern tip of the peninsula using special traps at depths of six to 300 feet. With an average annual value of $20 million, the spiny lobster fishery is one of the largest commercial fisheries in Florida.

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Florida Mahi-Mahi

'; str+=' Florida mahi-mahi, also known as dolphinfish or dorado, is one of the most beautiful fish in the sea, brilliantly colored with an iridescent bluish green and gold body, a blunt head, and a golden yellow tail and fins. It is harvested commercially off Florida's Gulf Coast and available year-round. The dark, firm meat is dense and moist with a mild, slightly sweet flavor.

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Florida Mullet

'; str+=' Each year about 8 million pounds of mullet are harvested off Florida's Atlantic and Gulf coasts, with striped and white mullet leading the commercial catch. Mullet is available year-round, but the harvest is at its peak in November and December. A firm, full-flavored fish, mullet is a favorite in Southern cooking and is often served with hush puppies and cheese grits.

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Florida Oysters

'; str+=' Florida harvests over 2 million pounds of oysters each year, making it one of the top oyster-producing states in the country. Ninety percent of Florida's oysters are harvested from the famous Apalachicola Bay on the panhandle coast. The bay is the largest oyster fishery in the Southeast and one of the cleanest, most productive marine ecosystems in North America.

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Florida Yellowfin Tuna

'; str+=' One of the world's most important food fish species, yellow fin tuna are found in the deeper offshore waters of Florida's Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Yellow fin tuna can weigh up to four-hundred pounds, but average weights are smaller in commercial catches. In Florida yellow fin tuna are commercially harvested exclusively with hook-and-line, which makes this fishery 'dolphin-safe.'

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Florida Amberjack

'; str+=' Amberjacks are colorful food fish that can be found in Florida's offshore waters among reefs, rock outcrops, and wrecks. Individuals can weigh over 150 pounds, but smaller amberjacks—those weighing 15 pounds or less—are considered the best to eat. Often served smoked or fried, amberjack is extra-lean, firm, and mild.

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Florida Red Snapper

'; str+=' Red snapper is one of 17 types of snapper found in the deep waters off Florida's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is one of Florida's best known and most prized food fish. The extra-lean white meat is firm and moist with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is low in fat and high in protein and can be broiled, baked, steamed, poached, fried, or grilled.

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Florida Rock Shrimp

'; str+=' The Florida rock shrimp looks like a small lobster but is closely related to pink, white, and brown shrimp. It is fished year round in the deep waters off Florida's Atlantic Coast and in some areas of the Gulf of Mexico. Firm like lobster but sweet like shrimp, Florida rock shrimp is rapidly gaining popularity. Its tough, rock-hard shell is usually removed before sale, making it quick and convenient to cook.

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Florida Scallops

'; str+=' Calico scallops are harvested with trawls and dredges in the deep waters off Florida's Atlantic and northern Gulf coasts. Like oysters, scallops are bivalve mollusks. But they don't attach themselves to beds like oysters do. Scallops can swim to escape predators. Calico scallops must be shucked soon after harvest to prevent moisture loss. They are known for their firm texture and mild, sweet flavor.

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Florida Shark

'; str+=' Over one hundred types of sharks are found in North American waters. Tiger, sandbar, dusky, silky, and blacktip sharks are some of the most commonly harvested in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic. Sharks yield more marketable products than any other single group of fishes. These products include oils, fertilizer, leather, and meat. Shark meat is firm, white, and boneless with a mild flavor.

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Florida Shrimp

'; str+=' Every year Florida fishermen harvest nearly 30 million pounds of shrimp, the most popular seafood in the United States. There are five shrimp species of commercial value in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic: brown, pink, white, royal red, and rock shrimp. Most shrimp harvested in Florida are the pink species. Florida pinks are known for their large size and sweet, creamy flavor.

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Florida
Farm-Raised Catfish

'; str+=' Catfish is America's number-one aquaculture industry. Each year over 450 million pounds of channel catfish are produced in over 170,000 acres of catfish ponds in Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Louisiana. The fish are fed a special diet of floating soybean pellets, ensuring a sweet, clean taste and no fishy odor. Catfish's subtle flavor and firm texture make it one of the country's most popular fish.

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Florida Stone Crab

'; str+=' Florida stone crab season runs from October to May. Crabs are caught in traps off the southern tip of the peninsula, clipped of one claw, and released to regenerate the missing claw, which takes about 18 months. Stone crab claws are sold fresh-cooked or frozen, and the meat is similar to lobster in its firmness and sweetness.

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Florida
Hybrid Striped Bass

'; str+=' Hybrid striped bass are produced when a striped bass and white bass are crossed in the laboratory. A restocking effort by public agencies released hybrid striped bass in public waters. They are also grown in farm ponds, tanks, and raceways. Hybrid striped bass are sold live or as a fresh, gutted product. The flesh is firm and fine-grained, and the mild flavor is similar to freshwater bass.

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Florida Alligator

'; str+=' Not long ago the American alligator hovered on the edge of extinction, but today over a million wild alligators are found in Florida alone. The state is also home to dozens of alligator farms and tens of thousands of farm-raised gators. Purchase of an alligator product is an investment in the future of the alligator and its habitat. Commercial wild harvests and farming operations provide revenues for alligator management and research programs.

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Florida Amberjack

'; str+=' Amberjacks are colorful food fish that can be found in Florida's offshore waters among reefs, rock outcrops, and wrecks. Individuals can weigh over 150 pounds, but smaller amberjacks—those weighing 15 pounds or less—are considered the best to eat. Often served smoked or fried, amberjack is extra-lean, firm, and mild.

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Florida Blue Crab

'; str+=' Blue crab is one of Florida's most important fisheries, with an annual value of about $50 million. Florida produces about 10 million pounds of blue crab each year, with harvest peaking in autumn. Blue crab is sold live or steamed. The creamy, rich-tasting meat is low in fat and cholesterol and a good source of calcium and iron.

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Florida Shrimp

'; str+=' Every year Florida fishermen harvest nearly 30 million pounds of shrimp, the most popular seafood in the United States. There are five shrimp species of commercial value in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic: brown, pink, white, royal red, and rock shrimp. Most shrimp harvested in Florida are the pink species. Florida pinks are known for their large size and sweet, creamy flavor.

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Florida
Farm-Raised Catfish

'; str+=' Catfish is America's number-one aquaculture industry. Each year over 450 million pounds of channel catfish are produced in over 170,000 acres of catfish ponds in Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Louisiana. The fish are fed a special diet of floating soybean pellets, ensuring a sweet, clean taste and no fishy odor. Catfish's subtle flavor and firm texture make it one of the country's most popular fish.

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Florida Clams

'; str+=' Hard-shell clams are raised on farms, or leased underwater land, in 11 of Florida's coastal counties. Florida's farm-raised clams are harvested year round, and annual sales total about $10 million. Clams can be grilled, steamed, oven-roasted, or fried. The firm, rich-tasting meat is low in fat, cholesterol, and calories.

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Florida Red Grouper

'; str+=' Red grouper, one of Florida's most prized seafood items, is a premium fish harvested from the Gulf of Mexico and southern Atlantic Ocean. It is a member of the seabass family and is found in tropical and warm temperate waters worldwide. The firm white flesh is mildly sweet and lends itself well to any form of cooking.

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'; str+='

Florida Golden Crab

'; str+=' The golden crab is a large, non-swimming crab with a golden shell. It is closely related to snow and king crabs. Adult males typically weigh between three and five pounds, but females are considerably smaller and have limited commercial value. Golden crabs are caught in box-like wire traps and sold both live and cooked. They are known for their delicate texture and sweet flavor.

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Florida
Cannonball Jellyfish

'; str+=' Abundant along Florida's northern Atlantic Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico, the cannonball jellyfish has great potential value as a food item in the world market. For over a thousand years, Asians have been eating jellyfish for medicinal reasons, to treat high blood pressure, arthritis, bronchitis, and other diseases. Jellyfish is usually sold dried. It is low in fat, cholesterol, and calories.

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'; str+='

Florida King Mackerel

'; str+=' King mackerel is an important species to both recreational and commercial fishermen. It has a silvery, streamlined body, a tapered head, and very small scales that cover the entire body except the pectoral fins. The maximum size is about 75 to 90 pounds, and in the marketplace five to 20 pounds is average. King mackerel is a lean fish with dark, full-flavored meat.

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'; str+='

Florida Spiny Lobster

'; str+=' Spiny lobsters are crustaceans related to crabs and shrimp. Their mild, slightly sweet white meat is low in calories and high in protein. Florida spiny lobster season runs from August to March. Spiny lobsters are caught off the Keys and around the southern tip of the peninsula using special traps at depths of six to 300 feet. With an average annual value of $20 million, the spiny lobster fishery is one of the largest commercial fisheries in Florida.

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Florida Mahi-Mahi

'; str+=' Florida mahi-mahi, also known as dolphinfish or dorado, is one of the most beautiful fish in the sea, brilliantly colored with an iridescent bluish green and gold body, a blunt head, and a golden yellow tail and fins. It is harvested commercially off Florida's Gulf Coast and available year-round. The dark, firm meat is dense and moist with a mild, slightly sweet flavor.

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'; str+='

Florida Mullet

'; str+=' Each year about 8 million pounds of mullet are harvested off Florida's Atlantic and Gulf coasts, with striped and white mullet leading the commercial catch. Mullet is available year-round, but the harvest is at its peak in November and December. A firm, full-flavored fish, mullet is a favorite in Southern cooking and is often served with hush puppies and cheese grits.

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Florida Oysters

'; str+=' Florida harvests over 2 million pounds of oysters each year, making it one of the top oyster-producing states in the country. Ninety percent of Florida's oysters are harvested from the famous Apalachicola Bay on the panhandle coast. The bay is the largest oyster fishery in the Southeast and one of the cleanest, most productive marine ecosystems in North America.

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'; str+='

Florida Yellowfin Tuna

'; str+=' One of the world's most important food fish species, yellow fin tuna are found in the deeper offshore waters of Florida's Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Yellow fin tuna can weigh up to four-hundred pounds, but average weights are smaller in commercial catches. In Florida yellow fin tuna are commercially harvested exclusively with hook-and-line, which makes this fishery 'dolphin-safe.'

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'; str+='

Florida Red Grouper

'; str+=' Red grouper, one of Florida's most prized seafood items, is a premium fish harvested from the Gulf of Mexico and southern Atlantic Ocean. It is a member of the seabass family and is found in tropical and warm temperate waters worldwide. The firm white flesh is mildly sweet and lends itself well to any form of cooking.

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'; str+='

Florida Red Snapper

'; str+=' Red snapper is one of 17 types of snapper found in the deep waters off Florida's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is one of Florida's best known and most prized food fish. The extra-lean white meat is firm and moist with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is low in fat and high in protein and can be broiled, baked, steamed, poached, fried, or grilled.

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Florida Rock Shrimp

'; str+=' The Florida rock shrimp looks like a small lobster but is closely related to pink, white, and brown shrimp. It is fished year round in the deep waters off Florida's Atlantic Coast and in some areas of the Gulf of Mexico. Firm like lobster but sweet like shrimp, Florida rock shrimp is rapidly gaining popularity. Its tough, rock-hard shell is usually removed before sale, making it quick and convenient to cook.

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Florida Scallops

'; str+=' Calico scallops are harvested with trawls and dredges in the deep waters off Florida's Atlantic and northern Gulf coasts. Like oysters, scallops are bivalve mollusks. But they don't attach themselves to beds like oysters do. Scallops can swim to escape predators. Calico scallops must be shucked soon after harvest to prevent moisture loss. They are known for their firm texture and mild, sweet flavor.

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'; str+='

Florida Shark

'; str+=' Over one hundred types of sharks are found in North American waters. Tiger, sandbar, dusky, silky, and blacktip sharks are some of the most commonly harvested in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic. Sharks yield more marketable products than any other single group of fishes. These products include oils, fertilizer, leather, and meat. Shark meat is firm, white, and boneless with a mild flavor.

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'; str+='

Florida Shrimp

'; str+=' Every year Florida fishermen harvest nearly 30 million pounds of shrimp, the most popular seafood in the United States. There are five shrimp species of commercial value in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic: brown, pink, white, royal red, and rock shrimp. Most shrimp harvested in Florida are the pink species. Florida pinks are known for their large size and sweet, creamy flavor.

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'; str+='

Florida
Farm-Raised Catfish

'; str+=' Catfish is America's number-one aquaculture industry. Each year over 450 million pounds of channel catfish are produced in over 170,000 acres of catfish ponds in Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Louisiana. The fish are fed a special diet of floating soybean pellets, ensuring a sweet, clean taste and no fishy odor. Catfish's subtle flavor and firm texture make it one of the country's most popular fish.

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'; str+='

Florida Stone Crab

'; str+=' Florida stone crab season runs from October to May. Crabs are caught in traps off the southern tip of the peninsula, clipped of one claw, and released to regenerate the missing claw, which takes about 18 months. Stone crab claws are sold fresh-cooked or frozen, and the meat is similar to lobster in its firmness and sweetness.

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'; str+='

Florida
Hybrid Striped Bass

'; str+=' Hybrid striped bass are produced when a striped bass and white bass are crossed in the laboratory. A restocking effort by public agencies released hybrid striped bass in public waters. They are also grown in farm ponds, tanks, and raceways. Hybrid striped bass are sold live or as a fresh, gutted product. The flesh is firm and fine-grained, and the mild flavor is similar to freshwater bass.

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Florida Swordfish

'; str+=' Swordfish are large, aggressive fish sometimes reaching 14 feet in length and a weight of 1,200 pounds. Swordfish are found in oceans throughout the world, including Florida's Gulf and Atlantic waters. They feed on a variety of fish and squid, foraging at great depths and over great distances. They are formidable opponents when harpooned and have been known to pierce the sides and planks of ships with their sword-like upper jaw.

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Florida Tilapia

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Florida Tilefish

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Florida Yellowfin Tuna

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Florida
Yellowtail Snapper

'; str+=' Yellowtail snapper are most commonly found in the Bahamas, off South Florida, and in the Caribbean Sea. This snapper has a slender, streamlined body with a yellow stripe that runs from the snout and broadens toward the tail. The back and upper sides are blue, olive, or violet. Yellowtail snapper is a popular food fish in South Florida. It is marketed fresh or frozen and is known for its firm texture and mild flavor.

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Florida
Cannonball Jellyfish

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Florida King Mackerel

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Florida Spiny Lobster

'; str+=' Spiny lobsters are crustaceans related to crabs and shrimp. Their mild, slightly sweet white meat is low in calories and high in protein. Florida spiny lobster season runs from August to March. Spiny lobsters are caught off the Keys and around the southern tip of the peninsula using special traps at depths of six to 300 feet. With an average annual value of $20 million, the spiny lobster fishery is one of the largest commercial fisheries in Florida.

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Florida Alligator

'; str+=' Not long ago the American alligator hovered on the edge of extinction, but today over a million wild alligators are found in Florida alone. The state is also home to dozens of alligator farms and tens of thousands of farm-raised gators. Purchase of an alligator product is an investment in the future of the alligator and its habitat. Commercial wild harvests and farming operations provide revenues for alligator management and research programs.

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Florida Amberjack

'; str+=' Amberjacks are colorful food fish that can be found in Florida's offshore waters among reefs, rock outcrops, and wrecks. Individuals can weigh over 150 pounds, but smaller amberjacks—those weighing 15 pounds or less—are considered the best to eat. Often served smoked or fried, amberjack is extra-lean, firm, and mild.

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Florida Blue Crab

'; str+=' Blue crab is one of Florida's most important fisheries, with an annual value of about $50 million. Florida produces about 10 million pounds of blue crab each year, with harvest peaking in autumn. Blue crab is sold live or steamed. The creamy, rich-tasting meat is low in fat and cholesterol and a good source of calcium and iron.

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Florida Shrimp

'; str+=' Every year Florida fishermen harvest nearly 30 million pounds of shrimp, the most popular seafood in the United States. There are five shrimp species of commercial value in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic: brown, pink, white, royal red, and rock shrimp. Most shrimp harvested in Florida are the pink species. Florida pinks are known for their large size and sweet, creamy flavor.

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Florida
Farm-Raised Catfish

'; str+=' Catfish is America's number-one aquaculture industry. Each year over 450 million pounds of channel catfish are produced in over 170,000 acres of catfish ponds in Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Louisiana. The fish are fed a special diet of floating soybean pellets, ensuring a sweet, clean taste and no fishy odor. Catfish's subtle flavor and firm texture make it one of the country's most popular fish.

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Florida Clams

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Florida Red Grouper

'; str+=' Red grouper, one of Florida's most prized seafood items, is a premium fish harvested from the Gulf of Mexico and southern Atlantic Ocean. It is a member of the seabass family and is found in tropical and warm temperate waters worldwide. The firm white flesh is mildly sweet and lends itself well to any form of cooking.

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Florida Golden Crab

'; str+=' The golden crab is a large, non-swimming crab with a golden shell. It is closely related to snow and king crabs. Adult males typically weigh between three and five pounds, but females are considerably smaller and have limited commercial value. Golden crabs are caught in box-like wire traps and sold both live and cooked. They are known for their delicate texture and sweet flavor.

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Cannonball Jellyfish

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Florida King Mackerel

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Florida Spiny Lobster

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Florida Mahi-Mahi

'; str+=' Florida mahi-mahi, also known as dolphinfish or dorado, is one of the most beautiful fish in the sea, brilliantly colored with an iridescent bluish green and gold body, a blunt head, and a golden yellow tail and fins. It is harvested commercially off Florida's Gulf Coast and available year-round. The dark, firm meat is dense and moist with a mild, slightly sweet flavor.

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Florida Mullet

'; str+=' Each year about 8 million pounds of mullet are harvested off Florida's Atlantic and Gulf coasts, with striped and white mullet leading the commercial catch. Mullet is available year-round, but the harvest is at its peak in November and December. A firm, full-flavored fish, mullet is a favorite in Southern cooking and is often served with hush puppies and cheese grits.

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Florida Oysters

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Florida Yellowfin Tuna

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Florida Red Grouper

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Florida Fishermen
Help Keep
Seafood Sustainable

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