Dr. Geoffrey Smith NWFSC Biology Instructor   This month, I’ll be highlighting one of the most recreationally targeted inshore sportfish species, the Spotted Seatrout. This species is found in the […]

Dr. Geoffrey Smith NWFSC Biology Instructor The Gulf Pipefish is a relatively common but often overlooked fish species found throughout much of Florida’s waters. They are found from Georgia southward […]

Dr. Geoffrey Smith NWFSC Biology Instructor This month, we’ll be featuring one of the main attractions in the Florida freshwater biotope aquarium in the science building (350) on the main […]

Dr. Geoffrey Smith NWFSC Biology Instructor   For Floridians, this fish may be the only snow we see throughout the year. The Snowy Grouper earns its common name from the […]

August Fish of the Month: Gray Triggerfish Balistes capriscus Dr. Geoffrey Smith NWFSC Biology Instructor   Local offshore anglers and charter boat operators have been eagerly awaiting for August 1st, […]

July Fish of the Month – Flagfish Jordanella floridae Dr. Geoffrey Smith NWFSC Biology Instructor With the upcoming 4th of July holiday, it seems appropriate to highlight a fish named […]

Volunteers Many hands make light work is the adage we live by at the CBA. You, friends, go above and beyond the call of duty to assist in every aspect […]

In 2016, Jennifer McPeak partnered with CBA to construct a living shoreline along her property. She was so excited about the process and results that she has become an enthusiastic […]

Rachel Gwin had the pleasure of interviewing two of our esteemed living shoreline homeowners, Dr. Maurice “Scott” and Mrs. Evelyn Mettee. Dr. Mettee worked with the threatened Gulf sturgeon and […]

To celebrate National Estuaries Week, CBA is teaming with Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup to ensure swimmable, fishable, trash-free waters in our beautiful estuary. Choctawhatchee Bay is the center of […]