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• Reef-wide outplanting of corals susceptible to stony coral tissue loss disease begins

  Wednesday, June 9, 2021 -  Reef restoration experiments in Florida have never been replicated on such a large scale before, with 24 outplanting sites spanning from Martin County down the coast of southeast Florida to Key West.

• When releasing deep-water fish, the right tools mean everything

  Tuesday, June 8, 2021 -  Pay close attention to signs of barotrauma and be prepared to respond.

• Don’t quit hunting just because it’s summer - try wild hog hunting instead

  Thursday, June 3, 2021 -  The FWC offers public hunting opportunities for wild hog at 26 wildlife management areas across the state.

• Governor DeSantis Announces 2021 Florida Python Challenge®

  Thursday, June 3, 2021 -  Governor Ron DeSantis announced the opening of registration for the 2021 Florida Python Challenge® which will be held July 9-18, 2021.

• Governor Ron DeSantis continues support for FWC and natural resources

  Wednesday, June 2, 2021 -  Included in the Governor’s Florida Leads Budget is critical funding to continue red tide research as a part of the more than $625 million for Everglades restoration and protection of Florida’s water resources.

• Recreational red snapper season starts June 4 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida

  Tuesday, June 1, 2021 -  The recreational red snapper season will start June 4 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida and remain open through July 28, closing July 29.

• FWC is helping pet owners tag their tegus, green iguanas to prepare for new rules 

  Tuesday, June 1, 2021 -  The regional event will be held on June 12 adjacent to the UF Small Animal Hospital at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, 2089 SW 16th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32608.

• Snook, redfish and spotted seatrout regulations in SW Florida change starting June 1 

  Thursday, May 27, 2021 -  The current catch-and-release measures for snook, redfish and spotted seatrout in all waters from Pasco County through Gordon Pass in Collier County remain in effect through May 31, 2021.

• FWC is helping pet owners tag their tegus, green iguanas to prepare for new rules

  Tuesday, May 25, 2021 -  The regional event will be held June 5 at the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne. All tagging event locations will have PIT tagging services available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• First phase of artificial reef construction in northwest Florida now complete 

  Tuesday, May 25, 2021 -  A total of 3,607 prefabricated concrete artificial reef modules were deployed across 40 permitted areas between May 2017 and Feburary 2021.