Reef Habitats
Renewing Habitats For Healthy Fisheries.
Renewing Florida’s Reef Habitats
Full Send Reef Habitat Inc.’s mission is to create more habitats offshore and inshore to support sustainable fisheries for Florida’s ever-growing population.
To create this artificial reef habitat, the Full Send Reef Habitat Inc. uses repurposed materials to create more safe places for our fish to inhabit, providing additional fishing opportunities and taking pressure off overfished spots. Tourism is Florida’s number one source of revenue, and with the growth rate in our state, Full Send Reef Habitat Inc. strives to keep our ecosystem strong. We want to keep Florida the fishing capital of the world. Our inspiration comes from a love of water, a passion for learning about the species that inhabit it, and a desire for future generations to have a sustainable and well-rounded fishery.
Full Send Reef Renovation.
Full Send Reef Habitat Inc.:
Renewing Artificial Reef Habitats for Healthy Fisheries.
Our inspiration comes from a love of the water, a passion for learning about the species that inhabit it, and a desire for future generations to have a sustainable and well-rounded fishery.
Full Send Reef Habitat Inc. Board Members:
- Jason Stock, President
- Nathan Meschelle, Vice President
- Heather Jo Stock, Treasurer
- Alexis Meschelle, Secretary
- Steve Doss, Advisor
- Tom Sanger, Product Development
- Angela Collins, Scientist
- Erika Almond, Event Fundraising Coordinator
Current Reef Project:
Artificial Reef off Anna Maria Island for Michael “Sol-Man” Steach.
This first reef offshore is just the beginning of getting more structures out in the Gulf Of Mexico. Sol-Man would be stoked to know the first structure will be made in his memory.
Much is taken from our waters; this is a chance to give back!
About Captain Jason Stock:
The reason Full Send Reef Habitat Inc. was created.
In the last few years, he has done various types of fishing, including bottom fishing and offshore blue-water trolling from Maine to Key West, then up the west coast of Florida to Louisiana. Experiencing the waters surrounding Florida over the last couple of years and seeing how things have changed from reef decline, over-fishing, to even species decline, Captain Jason Stock has taken on a new interest beyond charter fishing regarding the importance of enhancing and preserving the treasured reefs keeping Floridas’ ecosystem strong. The strong desire to preserve Florida’s ecosystem is why the Full Send Reef Habitat Inc. has been created. The Full Send Reef Habitat Inc.’s mission is to create more habitats offshore and inshore to support sustainable fisheries for Florida’s ever-growing population.
Protect Our Waterways:
Florida Sea Grant is a university-based program that supports research, education and extension to conserve coastal resources for residents and visitors and enhance economic opportunities for the people of Florida.
Tampa Bay Waterkeeper is dedicated to ensuring fishable, swimmable, and drinkable water for all. Dedicated to protecting, improving, and preserving Tampa Bay’s watershed.
Restoring seagrass and high-density clam sites while creating avenues for commercial fishing communities to become more involved with environmental restoration.
Living Shoreline Inc. (LSSI) has over 100 years of combined experience in productive, durable, & stable marine habitat that mitigates and, in many cases, reverses shoreline erosion.
The Reef Ball Foundation is a non-profit organization that reaches across over 60 countries. Reef Innovations is the Worldwide Contractor of Reef Balls and Reef Ball Technology.
Our mission is to improve aquatic wildlife sustainability, while reducing eco-toxicity, rebuilding the benthic layer through ongoing research, and active community conservation and awareness programs.
We are scientists, explorers and stewards of the ocean. Focused on research and education, we work to create a better environment for ourselves and our children.
The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.
Sea & Shoreline is a full service Florida-based aquatic restoration firm that has two decades of experience restoring fresh and saltwater habitats. Seagrass is key to restoring water quality and we have planted more seagrass than any company in the world!
The purpose of Coastal Conservation Association is to advise and educate the public on conservation of marine resources. The objective of CCA is to conserve, promote, and enhance the present and future availability of those coastal resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public.