Shelly Krueger

Shelly Krueger is the University of Florida, IFAS Monroe County Extension Florida Sea Grant Agent. Shelly is a marine biologist and provides science-based education about coastal environments.

FILTER & ABSORB: SPONGES ARE MORE THAN A CLEANING STAPLE

Sponges are animals that are incredibly important for improving water quality. Ounce for ounce, the amount of water they filter per day is astounding.   A...

BLUE CRAB FISHING? A DEVICE IS REQUIRED TO KEEP DIAMONDBACK TERRAPINS OUT

The Monroe County Extension Office is offering free bycatch reduction devices (BRDs) that have been required on all recreational blue crab traps since March...

TURTLE NEST NUMBERS EXPLODE IN FLORIDA

This year’s sea turtle nesting numbers were record-breaking. Statewide statistics for 2023 from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) counted 133,941 loggerhead sea...

RELEASING THE GAS: THESE TOOLS CAN HELP BLOATED REEF FISH

Do I need a descending tool onboard when fishing from my vessel for reef fish in Florida? The answer is “yes.”  But the regulations are...

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