Emerald Coast Open Removes 20K+ Invasive Lionfish

Emerald Coast Open Removes 20K+ Invasive Lionfish Staff Reports May 22, 2025 8:43 am Charities and Nonprofits, Destin, Events, Fort Walton Beach, News, Okaloosa County, Wildlife In Brief: π 20,502 lionfish were removed from the Gulf during the 2025 Emerald Coast Open and Lionfish Festival in Destin-Fort Walton Beach. π― Deep Water Mafia 1 led […]
Lionfish Tournament Returns to Destin-Fort Walton Beach This May

The Emerald Coast Open returns to Destin-Fort Walton Beach from May 16β18, 2025, bringing divers, chefs, and the community together to remove invasive lionfish from local waters.
Okaloosa Primary Superdonor Opens New Marina on Okaloosa Island

Sunset Isle Yacht Club, a luxury marina on Choctawhatchee Bay, offers advanced amenities for vessels up to 300 feet, with future plans for a pool and restaurant.