Fish Morphology & Ecology - 2025 FL SEE Webinar Series

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July 9th 2025:

Title: Fish Morphology and Ecology

Presenter: Mike Sipos, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant

Description: You can learn a lot by looking at a fish! Where it sits ecologically, how it swims, how it feeds etc. All of which can be used to properly identify a fish and when given some extra thought, can be applied to be a better angler. Come to this webinar to learn more on how you can use cues from millions of years of evolution to make you a better fish nerd today! This seminar will be filled with information on the diversity of fish, Identification tips, tools to make you a better angler and some best practices to help sustain Florida’s Fisheries.

Bio: Mike is a Marine Extension Agent for UF/IFAS Extension Collier County. He holds a M.S. degree in fisheries and aquatic sciences and a B.S. in zoology from the University of Florida. As a native Southwest Floridian, he developed a great interest in the marine environment from an early age through frequent exploration of coastal environments as a young angler and observing biological processes up close in his home aquaria. Mike’s previous professional experience includes working as a university biologist gathering data on barotrauma in grouper and environmental issues that may affect area fisheries. His interest in aquatic husbandry led him to further his education in aquaculture, and he spent a short time in the industry before becoming the Florida Sea Grant Agent. As an extension agent, Mike focuses his educational programming on sustainable fisheries, invasive species, and environmental literacy/stewardship.

Resources:
Florida Sea Grant Angling Resources: https://www.flseagrant.org/fisheries/...
FWC Fishing Lines Publication:
https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/p...
ID Section: https://myfwc.com/media/1348/11idfl20...
Florida Friendly Angler App: https://www.flseagrant.org/fisheries/...
Fish Rules Application: https://fishrulesapp.com/
Fish Rules app: https://fishrulesapp.com/