Freshwater fisheries biologists provide
analyses of freshwater fish and invertebrate species in Florida
lakes, fish management areas, rivers, and streams.
Freshwater Fisheries Research
To ensure the health and sustainability of Florida's aquatic
resources, the Freshwater Fisheries Research section provides
freshwater fishery, invertebrate and habitat information to those
in federal, state and local governments who make decisions that
affect Florida's freshwater resources.
Freshwater Fisheries Biology
Researchers study the age, growth, reproduction, mortality,
movement, food habits, diseases, juvenile recruitment, and other
life-history parameters essential to understanding the population
dynamics of important sport fish species in Florida. Data
concerning the life histories, ecology, and population dynamics are
provided to FWC biologists and are necessary for population studies
and assessments.
Freshwater Fisheries Resource Assessment
Researchers integrate the results of freshwater fish species life
history research with data on population dynamics, habitat quality,
and human dimensions to provide science-based assessments to
resource managers.
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