Imperiled Species Management Plan rule changes are in effect
January 18, 2017
FWC hosts WMA anniversary event at Babcock-Webb
January 17, 2017
Fishbrain app to help FWC track nonnative freshwater fish
December 20, 2016
Seasonal grouper closure starts Jan. 1 in Atlantic, Monroe County waters
Amberjack, triggerfish and gag grouper season changes in Gulf waters start Jan. 1
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Red Tide Current Status
FWC reports on the current status of Karenia brevis blooms using tables, static maps, and interactive Google Earth maps. Archived status maps can be found in our Flickr gallery.
Annual Report
Each year, the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute produces a summary of its programs. New this year, the annual report has been reformatted to its own website.
Using Acoustic Telemetry to Track Cobia Movement PatternsResearchers track the movements of cobia (Rachycentron canadum) to determine migration patterns and the geographical location of the biological Atlantic and Gulf stock boundary.
Striped Bass Stockings in the St. Johns RiverLearn about the history of striped and sunshine bass stockings in the St. Johns River.
Horseshoe Crab Spawning Beach Survey Results
Thousands of reports from the public provide information about horseshoe crab mating activities on Florida beaches.
New Publications
These recent publications are new to our collections.
About the ImageFWC researchers are conducting aerial surveys this winter to document right whale calving activity in northeast Florida.
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FWC Facts:The life expectancy for Gulf sturgeon is 20-42 years. The oldest age documented for a tagged and recaptured Suwannee River Gulf sturgeon is about 27-28 years.
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