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FEATURE: A 'Net Gain' for Science
How the Marine Sportfish Population Health Survey ensures fishing for tomorrow.
Editorial: Boat safely this summer
As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, Georgia's coast transforms into a playground for boaters, anglers, kayakers, and beachgoers. Our estuaries, tidal rivers, and offshore waters invite exploration, adventure, and relaxation—but with the joys of summer on the water come important responsibilities.
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Staff update: New faces and roles at CRD
See some new and also familiar faces at the Coastal Resources Division from the last quarter.
Fisheries stats tech named EOQ
The Coastal Resources Division is proud to recognize Amy Smith as the Employee of the Quarter for April through June 2025.
Derelict vessel safely removed
The Lady Raven, a shrimping vessel that sank during Hurricane Helene in September 2024, was successfully removed from the East River in Brunswick on April 15. Coastal Resources Division oversaw the operation, utilizing funds generated from commercial fishing license sales. Salonen Marine, a local marine contractor, conducted the removal.
Free family fishing event set for June 7th
The Coastal Resources Division invites young anglers and their families to enjoy a day of saltwater fishing fun during the annual Kids Fishing Event, scheduled for Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Sidney Lanier Fishing Pier in Brunswick.
Beach Week to return
The Coastal Resources Division is set to host its annual Beach Week celebration, a free, family-friendly event aimed at educating the public about the state’s coastal ecosystems.
Economics of artificial reefs set as topic for May lunch-and-learn
On Thursday, May 22, from noon to 1 p.m., Coastal Resources Division will host a Brownbag Presentation on the Economic Benefits of Georgia’s Artificial Reef Program featuring Dr. Eugene Frimpong of the University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. The talk is free, open to the public, and will be held at the Susan Shipman Environmental Learning Center, 1 Conservation Way, Brunswick, GA 31520.
Feature: A 'Net Gain' for Science
Each summer as the sun rises over Georgia’s barrier islands, a small team of state marine biologists begins the quiet work of setting nets and gathering data that could shape the future of coastal fishing. These aren’t commercial trawlers or sportfishing charters, but scientists with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division (CRD), and their task is as delicate as it is essential: monitoring the health of the fish that thousands of Georgians and visitors love to catch.
Ask a CRD Pro: What to keep in your Summer tackle box
When the summer sun shines on Georgia’s barrier islands and salt marshes, anglers head to the coast for red drum, spotted seatrout, flounder, and more. But before you cast a line, it pays to know what to pack. We sat down with Eddie Leonard, a marine biologist with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division, to get his advice on what every saltwater angler should keep in their tackle box during the summer months.
CoastFest returns for 29th year
CoastFest 2025 was a tremendous success, drawing more than 7,500 visitors to Mary Ross Waterfront Park in Brunswick for a day of hands-on environmental education and family-friendly fun.
Et Cetera: News Briefs from Across CRD
A few tidbits of happenings in and around the office of the Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources
