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Send us your lionfish harvest photos; we’ll send you a T-shirt

March 28, 2013 

The invasive fish prey on native saltwater species and compete for food with economically important fish. 

'Lionfish Control Month' to kick off with Twitter chat, photo contest

March 26, 2013 

Live Twitter chat Thursday, March 28, from 1-2 p.m. Follow @MyFWClife. 

Sea-turtle nesting begins with post-storm issues at play

March 25, 2013 

Last year was a good one for nesting sea turtles on Florida beaches. 

FWC invites public to hear, comment on 10-year plan for Joe Budd Wildlife Management Area

March 22, 2013 

The public hearing is 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4, in Gadsden County.  

Cavers asked to take precautions to prevent disease affecting bats from moving into Florida

March 20, 2013 

The disease known as white-nose syndrome, which has killed 5 million bats in the eastern U.S., has been documented in north Georgia.  

FWC looking for cause of pelican deaths in Brevard

March 19, 2013 

What to do if you encounter sick or dead pelicans. 

Gov. Scott proclaims March 16 'Save the Florida Panther Day'

March 14, 2013 

The Florida panther once ranged across the southeastern United States, but is now found primarily in South Florida. 

FWC invites input on draft plans to conserve 8 species, including beach-nesting shorebirds

March 13, 2013 

The second group of draft species action plans is for four species of imperiled beach-nesting birds and the alligator snapping turtle, Florida bonneted bat, white-crowned pigeon and Florida tree snail.  

Clear Lake to receive hydrilla treatment

March 12, 2013 

The Orlando lake will be treated March 19, weather permitting.  

Red tide bloom affecting manatees along southwest Florida coast

March 11, 2013 

This year's 174 manatees deaths so far is the highest number on record for a single year. The USFWS and the FWC want the public help monitor the situation by reporting distressed manatees.  

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