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Fish and Wildlife Supported byFish and Wildlife Supported by the Gulf of Mexico

Nick Wiley, Executive DirectoryJune 1, 2011

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The Gulf EcosystemThe Gulf Ecosystem• One of the world’s • One of the world s

most productive• Hundreds of fish • Hundreds of fish

and wildlife species• Economic engine• Unique habitats• Storm protection

The Gulf’s Diverse Coastal HabitatsThe Gulf s Diverse Coastal Habitats

Beach/Surf Zone Seagrass Beds Estuary

S lt h & M S C l R fSaltmarsh & Oyster Reefs

Mangrove Swamp Coral Reef

Gulf Coast Bird Life

American OystercatcherAmerican Oystercatcher

• The Florida Gulf Coast contains over   90% of the remaining healthy oyster90% of the remaining healthy oyster reef habitat in the world and the second largest winter population of A i O hAmerican Oystercatchers.

Red Knot

Florida winter resident –breeds in the arctic

d k f h lUndertake one of the longest migrations of any animal (>9000 miles one way)(>9000 miles one way)Key roosting and foraging sites on the Florida Gulf Coast.

Sea Turtles and Marine Mammals

LoggerheadManatee

GreenLoggerhead

Bottlenose Dolphin

Hawksbill

Kemp’s ridley

HawksbillLeatherback

Sea Turtle Nesting - 2010Sea Turtle Nesting 2010642 total nests (Fl Panhandle)( )240 nests relocated7000 hatchlings releasedg

Incredible Gulf Fisheries

Recreational Saltwater Fishing• More saltwater

anglers than any other state

• Over 14 million trips in 2010 on the Gulf

• Robust charter fishing industry

• Extensive shore based infrastructure

Offshore Game FishKing Mackerel

Gray Triggerfish

Red Snapper

Greater AmberjackGag Grouper

Cobia

Red Grouper

Cobia

Vermilion Snapper

Inshore Game FishInshore Game FishRed Drum

Gulf Fl dFlounder

SheepsheadBay Scallop

Spotted Seatrout

Atlantic Sharpnose

Shark

Blue Crab

Trends in Recreational Fishing EffEffort

18 000 000

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Fish and Wildlife Economic Impact Statewide

Category Economic Impact JobsCategory Economic Impact Jobs

Boating Industry $16,800,000,000 203,000

Saltwater Rec Fishing $5 499 000 000 54 500Saltwater Rec. Fishing $5,499,000,000 54,500

Wildlife Viewing $5,688,000,000 51,400

TOTAL $27,987,000,000 308,900

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Saltwater Fishing Economic Impact Trend (FL)

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2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

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E i I t J bEconomic Impact Jobs

Commercial Fishing

• Stone Crab (claws) $23 millionTop Ten Value

• Spiny Lobster $20 million• Pink Shrimp $18 million

R d G $13 illi• Red Grouper $13 million• Gag Grouper $ 5 million• Blue Crab $ 5 million• Blue Crab $ 5 million• Bait Shrimp $ 5 million• Black Mullet $ 4 million$• Oysters $ 4 million• Brown Shrimp $ 3 million

2008 Sales Impacts of the pFlorida Seafood Industry

Sales Jobs

Commercial Harvesters $ 171,385,000 3,000

Seafood Processors & Dealers $ 423,923,000 4,000

Seafood Wholesalers & Distributors

$ 1,272,539,000 11,700Distributors

Retail Sector $ 3,789,399,000 90,000

Total $ 5,657,246,000 108,700

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• Proposed network of fisheries h enhancement centers

• Recirculating aquaculture technology for fish productiontechnology for fish production

• Replenishment of native stocks; boost resilience of fisheries

• Compliment ecosystem/habitat restoration efforts

• Bolster and sustain • Bolster and sustain local fishery based economy

Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommissionNick Wiley, Executive Director

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Pensacola Bay Preliminary Site DiagramKey PlanKey PlanKey PlanKey Plan

Reclaimed / Restored Reclaimed / Restored Green SpaceGreen SpaceReclaimed / Restored Reclaimed / Restored Green SpaceGreen Space

Key PlanKey PlanKey PlanKey Plan

Prototype Prototype BroodstockBroodstockHatchery Hatchery BuildingBuilding

Prototype Prototype BroodstockBroodstockHatchery Hatchery BuildingBuilding

Phase 3 Phase 3 Modules Modules (75’x125’)(75’x125’)

Phase 3 Phase 3 Modules Modules (75’x125’)(75’x125’)

Settling / Settling / Water Storage Water Storage PondPond

Settling / Settling / Water Storage Water Storage PondPond

(2 Level / (2 Level / 100,000 s.f.)100,000 s.f.)(2 Level / (2 Level / 100,000 s.f.)100,000 s.f.)

Green Space / FutureGreen Space / FutureScience or Community Science or Community InstitutionInstitution

Green Space / FutureGreen Space / FutureScience or Community Science or Community InstitutionInstitution

ParkingParkingParkingParkingMultiMulti--TerraceTerracePlant ProductionPlant ProductionPondPond

MultiMulti--TerraceTerracePlant ProductionPlant ProductionPondPond

InstitutionInstitutionInstitutionInstitution

PondPondPondPond

PublicPublicEntryEntryPublicPublicEntryEntry

FFWCC / Wildlife Foundation of FloridaPrototype Marine Hatchery