On Thursday, April 23 at 5 p.m., Jered Jackson with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fisheries Independent Monitoring, will present: Sand Seatrout: The Fish, the Fishery, and Research in Cedar Key. The program will take place in the upstairs meeting room at the Cedar Key Public Library. As with all library programs, it is free and open to the public. Near-shore fishermen are very familiar with sand seatrout, tenacious little cousins of the prestigious spotted seatrout. This fish is not regulated and can therefore be kept at any size and in unlimited numbers. Scientists in Cedar Key have led new research about the biology and habitat preferences of this abundant estuarine fish. You are invited to come learn what they have discovered. Other upcoming programs co-sponsored by the FWC and the library include: May 2, Saturday, 10:30 a.m., Nicole Tubleston with Florida Public Archaeology Network, who will present: Sunken Treasures: Submerged Cultural Resources as Living Shipwrecks. Ships are vectors of culture and have been used to traverse waterways for thousands of years. When a ship wrecks, the items used during the journey often remain with the ship. These material remains reflect information about past social, economic and political conditions. Biologically, shipwrecks become artificial reefs that provide shelter for juveniles and substrate for invertebrates. Unlike reefs, shipwrecks are non-renewable resources and as such should be managed in a way that provides the most protection and the least amount of disturbance. May 14 Nature Coast Fishing for Adults 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cedar Key FWC, fishing 101 for adults. Learn resources for following fishing rules and fish i.d. Learn about tackle, knot tying and rigging your rod. Will end the day fishing at the pier by the lab. Free program. Bring lunch. Make reservations at 352-543-9219 ext. 216. June 6, Saturday, at 11 a.m. at the Cedar Key Library, Steven Geiger, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, St. Pete, will talk about Scallops and Research by the FWC. Summer Youth Program: Nature Coast Fishing for Youth, ages 7-16. One day programs for organizations and individuals. Please call for information (352) 543-9219 ext. 216 | 
