Tweet FWC research: Join us for virtual MarineQuest 2020! Virtual MarineQuest Event Saturday, Oct. 17 For more than 20 years, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute has hosted an open house and educational … Continue reading →
Tweet The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership with Wildlife Forever, is eager to announce they will host the Florida State-Fish Art Contest. Students in kindergarten through twelfth grade can compete in this free contest for a … Continue reading →
Tweet 10/15/2020 For immediate release: Oct. 15, 2020 Media contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-404-6100 or Amanda.Nalley@MyFWC.com Suggested Tweet: Change to Atlantic bluefish regulations effective Oct. 26 @MyFWC: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLFFWCC/bulletins/2a608ae #Florida #fishing Atlantic bluefish regulation change effective Oct. 26 Starting Oct. 26, the following change … Continue reading →
Tweet Dive into the marine world while staying dry on land – join REEF’s Into the Blue Book Club! The goal of Into the Blue Book Club is to bring together readers of all levels who are passionate about … Continue reading →
Tweet esearchers from the Marine Megafauna Foundation, Jessica Pate and Andrea Marshall, show strong evidence that south Florida features a nursery ground for manta rays, only the third such special place known for the species. The results, published last month in the journal Endangered Species … Continue reading →
Tweet The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the St. Johns River Water Management District have completed a series of management actions designed to enhance fish and wildlife habitat and improve public access at Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area – 3 … Continue reading →
Tweet Recreational angler holding red snapper. Credit: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. Earlier today, an impressive scientific team led by the Harte Research Institute briefed Congress on preliminary findings from the Great Red Snapper Count. I am pleased to share our … Continue reading →
TweetFishing for reef fish? FWC encourages best fishing practices; approves new hook regulations At its October meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved new hook requirements in Atlantic state waters that are intended to improve reef fish … Continue reading →
Tweet At its October meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved new regulations for the recreational harvest of blueline tilefish in Atlantic state waters. These new regulations are consistent with those in Atlantic federal waters and could … Continue reading →
Tweet Fort Clinch State Park in Fernandina Beach is the northernmost gateway site on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. This park offers a variety of bird species and habitats – from maritime hammocks to salt marshes, and from coastal … Continue reading →
TweetLocation: Citrus County near Floral City, Inverness and Hernando. Description: The Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes is a series of nutrient-rich lakes connected to the Withlacoochee River that make up the largest freshwater resource in Citrus county. Thick marsh and swamp surround much … Continue reading →
TweetThe St. John’s River Water Management District, in partnership with FWC, has announced the Fellsmere Reservoir boat ramp in Indian River County opened to the public on Monday, Aug. 10. The highly anticipated boat ramp, parking area and restrooms will … Continue reading →
TweetFishing regulations change depending on your location, such as in a Fish Management Area. Enable location services in the Fish Rules App, and the app will automatically show you regulations for your actual position. The app is also partnering with … Continue reading →
Tweet The Gulf Islands National Seashore spans and protects over 150 miles of barrier island coastline in Florida and Mississippi. Just outside of Pensacola, the Fort Pickens area of the seashore offers excellent opportunities. The site’s impressive eBird list boasts over 300 species, … Continue reading →
Tweet More than $1 million in NOAA funding will support research, development, capacity-building, and restoration for the innovative Mission: Iconic Reefs effort. A diver attaches corals to the reef bottom. (Photo: Reef Resilience Network) More than $1 million in recent … Continue reading →
Tweet FWC announces new way to report gopher tortoise sightings The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is launching a new interactive web application designed to provide biologists with thorough and reliable data, and promote science-based gopher tortoise conservation efforts. The … Continue reading →
TweetDid you know gag grouper are protogynous hermaphrodites, beginning life as female with most eventually switching to male? During a three-year study, FWRI research biologists from our Movement Ecology and Reproductive Resilience Lab, researched how spatial management and life history … Continue reading →
Tweet The Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources invites students, teachers and the public to Virtual CoastFest 2020, being held Wednesday, Sept. 30, through Friday, Oct. 2, at www.CoastalGaDNR.org/CoastFest. While in-person CoastFest will not be … Continue reading →
Tweet Register Now for the Season 8 Boat Drawing! 09/10/2020 Register Now for the Season 8 Boat Drawing! TrophyCatch Season 8 is drawing to a close, and September 30 is the registration deadline to be included in this year’s Phoenix Boats TrophyCatch bass boat … Continue reading →
Tweet Help sea turtles survive: FWC offers tips on helping hatchlings Sea turtle hatchlings are beginning to appear on beaches throughout the Sunshine State, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking the public to help ensure … Continue reading →
