4/5/10 at 8:30am , NE corner of Isal Del Sol, St Petersburg,Fl. I observed a group of men in a boat marked (Marine Research) with the name Miss Stacy, could not see the reg.# set a large net along our beach,full speed in the setting, calm waters and did not observe the area for Manatees (this is a migration route). They ended up netting a Manatee, took 10 mim. to release. They quickly hauled up their net and left the area never checking on whether the manatee was hurt by the net or by the engine. As a retired biology teacher having my students work with Tampa Bay Watch and planting over 120,000 Mangroves and grasses into Tampa Bay, as an avid kayaker and fisherman I did NOT like seeing this disregard for our animals and sea-grass areas. I hope this is not the policy or procedure being used to complete fish counts.
Thank You.....Charles Tommelleo
2) Review added by Eaton Hanks / 01-26-2010 (id 625)
This agency really has their act together. It's nice to be able to get a fishing license online, rather than wait IN line at KMart.
3) Review added by Elena Barkley / 07-21-2009 (id 605)
We were at Peanut Island over the 4th of July holiday and really appreciated the presence of this organization. They were friendly and courteous and helped make it a safe and enjoyable weekend.