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• New FWC diamondback terrapin conservation measures in effect

  Wednesday, March 9, 2022 -  As of March 1, 2022, all collection and possession of diamondback terrapins is prohibited with the exception of scientific research with a valid permit.

• FWC detail aimed at reducing number of derelict vessels in Tampa Bay and surrounding waterways

  Tuesday, March 8, 2022 -  This operation resulted in 17 derelict vessel citations and 12 at-risk citations.

• FWC, partners remove nearly 5,000 pounds of marine debris from Citrus County coastal waters

  Wednesday, February 23, 2022 -  Volunteers met the morning of Feb. 15 to coordinate the removal of derelict crab traps around the Ozello, Crystal River and barge canal areas.

• FWC announces completion of the removal of 24 derelict vessels from the Florida Keys

  Monday, February 21, 2022 -  The removals, which were estimated to take six months, were completed ahead of schedule.

• FWC Office of Inspector General undergoing reaccreditation assessment

  Tuesday, February 15, 2022 -  The OIG received its initial accreditation in 2013 and was reaccredited in 2016 and 2019.

• FWC officers in Tampa prepare for Gasparilla boat parade with refresher training on BUI enforcement

  Friday, January 28, 2022 -  The FWC wants to remind this Saturday’s event vessel operators that boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs can have fatal consequences and is never worth the risk.

• FWC responds to bear incident in Volusia County

  Friday, January 14, 2022 -  The FWC and the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from a woman who was injured by a black bear while walking her dog in DeBary at approximately 9 p.m. on Jan. 13.

• FWC approves funding to remove 27 derelict vessels from the Florida Keys

  Friday, January 7, 2022 -  More derelict vessels are removed from Monroe County each year than any other area of the state. As of January 2022, law enforcement has documented more than 150 derelict vessels within Monroe County in the FWC’s derelict vessel database.

• Suspects charged in gill net case involving the netting of sharks and multiple fish species

  Thursday, January 6, 2022 -  Over 500 pounds of fish and sharks were seized.

• Kelly McKnight and Paul Dontenville, Assistant Statewide Prosecutors, honored as FWC Prosecutor of the Year

  Wednesday, December 15, 2021 -  McKnight and Dontenville serve as Assistant Statewide Prosecutors in Tampa for the Office of Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody.