Fish Kills

Dissolved Oxygen for Fish Production

Ruth Francis-Floyd

This document is about dissolved oxygen (DO). DO refers to oxygen gas that is dissolved in water. Fish "breathe" oxygen just as land animals do. However, fish are able to absorb oxygen directly from the water into their bloodstream using gills, whereas land animals use lungs to absorb oxygen from the atmosphere. First published in 1992.

A Beginners Guide to Water Management—Fish Kills

Florida LAKEWATCH

New Episode from Naturally Florida – “Bloom, there it goes!”

Lara Milligan

If you live in Florida, chances are you have heard or read about “harmful algal blooms” commonly referred to as HABs. We have received many requests for an episode on this topic, so…here it is! What are algae? What is a HAB? Are all algae bad? Learn this and more in this “Naturally Florida” podcast […]

Is Your Pond Management Up to Scale?

Courtney Darling

When you think of Florida’s top recreational activities, fishing is certainly one of them. The state is full of fishing opportunities from the coast to inland lakes, rivers, and ponds. Despite all these natural fishing avenues, nothing quite beats the convenience of having a little fishing oasis right in your yard. Whether you want a […]

Got a fish health question?

Betty Staugler

Every so often I receive photos taken by anglers who have observed fish abnormalities while fishing. The typical question I get is, do you know what this is? If not, can you help me find someone who does? Regardless of whether or not I know the answer, my response is always the same; report it […]