FWRI Science Programs
As the research division within FWC, the Fish and Wildlife
Research Institute operates programs statewide that focus on
obtaining the wide-ranging data and information needed by fish,
wildlife, and ecosystem resource managers.
Each year, the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute produces a summary of its programs. This document is made available as a downloadable PDF.
The Fish and Wildlife Research
Institute's habitat and ecosystem research provides the foundation
for developing ecologically and environmentally sound restoration
and enhancement practices, materials, and
recommendations.
Freshwater fisheries biologists provide
analyses of freshwater fish and invertebrate species in Florida
lakes, fish management areas, rivers, and streams.
Information Science and Management
researchers provide the technological expertise to support the
broad approach necessary to address Florida's complex fish-,
wildlife-, and habitat-related issues.
The Fish and Wildlife Research
Institute's marine fisheries research efforts focus on Florida's
recreational and commercial marine fisheries species.
The Director of FWRI surpervises the major scientific sections, the Research Operations section, and the Outreach Coordination Office.
Wildlife researchers work throughout the
state to collect and provide information related to the population
status and threats, habitat requirements, life history, and
recovery needs of upland, aquatic, and marine species.
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