Species Management
FWC reaches major milestone with release of genetically pure hatchery-raised shoal bass
Freshwater fisheries researchers and managers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) successfully released 3,300 hatchery-raised shoal bass fingerlings (young fish) into the Chipola River in May. In…
Read MoreHelp FWC monitor freshwater turtle die-offs due to virus
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) continues to study a fatal virus infecting freshwater turtles statewide and is asking the public’s assistance in reporting sightings of sick, strangely…
Read MoreNew FWC diamondback terrapin conservation measures in effect
At its December 2021 meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved regulation changes that will help further diamondback terrapin conservation by preventing them from being collected from…
Read MoreEast Coast Manatee Mortality Event Update
Last week, a large-scale rescue operation was organized by FWC’s marine mammal response team in Port St. John with the goal of rescuing numerous distressed manatees reported and monitored earlier…
Read MoreFWC Commission approves rules to allow the production and sale of largemouth bass
At their March meeting, Commissioners with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved rules to allow for the production and sale of Florida largemouth bass as a food…
Read MoreFWC and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service coordinate to protect manatees
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) are working to address a manatee unusual mortality event (UME) along Florida’s Atlantic coast.…
Read MoreConserved Acreage on Florida’s East Coast Benefits Sea Turtles
In July, the Open Ocean Trustee Implementation Group marked a milestone in the conservation of sea turtle nesting habitat. In collaboration with partners at The Conservation Fund and the State…
Read MoreIt’s waterbird nesting season! Here are five tips from FWC on how you can help nesting birds
As nesting season begins for waterbird species across the state, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing five easy ways that members of the public can help…
Read MoreHelp with skunk conservation; report sightings to the FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has launched a new community science project aimed at learning more about Florida’s skunk populations. The Sunshine State is home to two…
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