Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

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Red Tide Current Status
This summary report of current red tide conditions around Florida includes a map of sampling results and regional status reports.


Selected Sawfish References
A list of publications on sawfish research.


Getting to the Bottom of Stone Crab Population Trends
Researchers are conducting a long-term fishery-independent monitoring program to better understand stone crab population dynamics in Florida.


Researcher Spotlight: Charles Crawford
Crawford's work sheds light on the health of Florida's stone crab populations while satisfying his curiosity.


New Publications
New to the publications list are these published reports.


Scientists Recognize New Bass Species in Florida Waters
The Choctaw bass, which was long mistaken for spotted bass, is found in coastal rivers along the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama.



FWC Facts:
Along the Florida coast, sea turtles annually make between 40,000 and 84,000 nests. Females nest every 2-3 years, laying several nests on sandy beaches.

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