The link I posted above is same as always, stautes the same, very few soft corals CANT be collected with the majority being able to, same with fish. Hard corals are a differant story because they are what makes up the reef not just rocks. Thats the reason you cant collect rocks same as hard corals.
Now for those intrested you CANT collect anything rom Florida Reefs, that being said dont think that corals only grow on reefs because they can be found many many places.
A reef is a collection of these that is a world of its own and one that is deteriorating quicker then it can be restored.
Collect responsibly, legally and safely and you can have a great time doing it. Many local shops in Florida even have dives strictly for capturing fish and corals which patrons and hobbyists the like can join in on. If in doubt dont take it but many many neat things can be succesfully pulled from our local waters and those with corals and fish, Personally I think it would be a safe bet or the ONLY bet you could take other than tank raised fish to know they were captured without harm.
