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Annual manatee death count shows cold weather an unusually big factor again

January 04, 2012 

FWC biologists documented 453 manatee carcasses in state waters in 2011. 

2011 a banner year for 2 Florida sea turtle species

October 10, 2011 

A record high for green turtle nests; a near-record for leatherbacks. 

FWC rescues 2 orphaned panther kittens

September 23, 2011 

They were taken to White Oak Conservation Center to be raised and conditioned for a future return to the wild. 

FWC, partners monitoring birds for avian influenza to protect public health

July 20, 2011 

There have been no reported cases of avian influenza in humans in the United States. 

Report fish kills, even though they’re common this time of year

July 19, 2011 

High temperatures and cloudy, rainy days can spell trouble for fish in Florida’s marine and freshwater habitats. 

Bay scallop season to open early, close late this year

June 20, 2011 

This year's season runs June 25 - Sept. 25. 

FWC asks anglers to help with red snapper research

June 15, 2011 

Data will help improve the management of this popular recreational fishery. 

FWC seeks continued angler participation for tarpon study

May 05, 2011 

Anglers who submit a tarpon DNA sample to this study in 2011 will be entered into random, bi-monthly drawings for various prizes. 

Beachgoers can help biologists learn about spawning horseshoe crabs

April 27, 2011 

The best time to find spawning horseshoe crabs is around high tide, just before, during or after a full or new moon.  

Dive into science at MarineQuest 2011

April 25, 2011 

Saturday, April 30 at FWRI headquarters in St. Petersburg. 

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