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![A mahi-mahi created by last year’s seventh-ninth grade, first place saltwater winner, Penelope Horwitz.]()
FWC to host Florida State Fish Art Contest
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - Students in kindergarten through 12th grade can create an original piece of artwork and compete in this free contest for a chance to win state and national honors and prizes. -
Hunter safety courses offered in 6 counties in September
Thursday, August 10, 2023 - Hunter safety courses are designed to help students become safe, responsible and knowledgeable hunters and learn about conservation. -
Florida Schools: Register for FWC’s School Fishing Club Program
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - This annual educational program focuses on teaching youth anglers about best fishing practices to help ensure the future of fishing in Florida. -
![entry in the fish art contest]()
Last call for Florida Fish Art Contest entries!
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - This contest is open to youth in grades kindergarten through twelfth grade from across the state. The deadline to enter is Feb. 28 – start your entry today! -
![members of the School Fishing Club Program]()
FWC thanks Coastal Conservation Association Florida for its continued sponsorship
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 - Through the partnership, five additional schools were funded this year for the School Fishing Club Program, helping more students learn about ethical angling, conservation, -
![red drum fingerlings being delivered to middle school]()
FWC collaborates with Duke Energy Florida and Coastal Conservation Association Florida to bring Aquaculture in the Classroom
Tuesday, December 27, 2022 - The program teaches students the basic principles of aquaculture, marine research and how stock enhancement plays a role in supporting Florida’s marine fisheries. -
Update: FWC responds to red tide in Southwest Florida
Friday, October 21, 2022 - FWC responds to red tide in Southwest Florida. The FWC is closely monitoring Southwest Florida, since Karenia brevis, also known as red tide, was detected in multiple samples in Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, and Lee counties this week. Red tide is a naturally occurring microscopic alga that has been documented along Florida’s Gulf Coast since the 1840s and occurs nearly every year. -
![This year’s winning wahoo artwork by Juliana Sessum from the grades 10-12 category.]()
FWC to host Florida State Fish Art Contest
Monday, September 19, 2022 - Students in kindergarten through twelfth grade can compete in this free contest for a chance to win state and national honors and prizes. -
Get hooked on marine conservation with interactive games
Thursday, September 8, 2022 - FWC, in partnership with Pubbly, a digital education company, created five interactive games that engage and educate students on marine fisheries conservation. Jump in and make a splash this school year with interactive games today at FloridaFishing.Pubbly.com. -
FWC’s School Fishing Club Program expands name to include more students
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - At its July meeting, the FWC unanimously approved changing the name of the High School Fishing Program to the School Fishing Club Program.
