A study conducted by the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust and Florida International University showed that bonefish were testing positive for a wide range of pharmaceuticals. The research helped push the need for better waste water management, just one of many issues facing bonefish and tarpon in Florida. Dr. Aaron Adams is a longtime angler and outdoorsman who has made it his life's work to improve coastal fisheries by conducting scientific research, applying scientific findings to conservation activities, and communicating science to those who are using and benefiting from the resource. In this episode, we dive into a range of issues BTT is tackling to help future populations of bonefish, tarpon and other coastal fishes.

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