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Red Drum
The Stock Enhancement Program at the institute conducts applied research and develops technology to breed and rear finfish such as red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus).


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Florida Red Drum Tag Returns
This article provides recent statewide information, including the locations of release and the number of captures by anglers, regarding tagged and hatchery-reared red drum.


Quick Facts About Red Drum
Do you know these red drum facts?


Red Drum Sea Stats Publication
This summary life history of red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) includes information about age and growth, distribution and migration, and feeding habits.


Red Drum Recreational Fishing Survey in Tampa Bay
FWRI surveys recreational anglers from the Tampa Bay area to assess the red drum recreational fishery and quantify the success of hatchery-reared red drum stocking efforts.


Red Drum Species Account (Sciaenops ocellatus)
This article provides information about red drum diet, growth parameters, reproduction, and catch rates.


Red Drum Stock Assessment
This is a link to the stock assessment section, where readers will find the most recent assessment of red drum in Florida waters.


What to Do if You Catch a Tagged Red Drum
The Angler Tag Return Hotline is designed to collect data from anglers regarding tagged fish that have been captured in Florida's coastal waters.








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