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• 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.

• 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.

• Florida Friendly Angler course is now live!

  Wednesday, May 25, 2022 -  This free online course is for both new and experienced anglers looking to educate themselves on fisheries management and up their fishing game by learning skills and practices that help ensure fishing opportunities for the future.

• FWC to host Florida State Fish Art Contest

  Thursday, November 4, 2021 -  The FWC, in partnership with Wildlife Forever, is eager to announce they will host the Florida State Fish Art Contest again this year.

• Se ofrecen clases virtuales sobre las habilidades de seguridad para cazadores en español

  Friday, October 8, 2021 -  FWC está ofreciendo una clase virtual gratuita de habilidades de seguridad para cazadores en español, el 17 de octubre desde el mediodía hasta las 3 p.m. hora del Este.

• Learn through new Gone Fishin’ saltwater digital interactive games

  Wednesday, August 25, 2021 -  The FWC has partnered with Pubbly, a digital education company, to launch five interactive games that engage and educate students of all ages on marine fisheries conservation.

• Apply now for FWC’s 2021-2022 High School Fishing Program curriculum and grant funding

  Tuesday, August 24, 2021 -  This grant program is focused on recruiting new anglers to ensure the future of fishing in Florida.

• FWC to host Florida State-Fish Art Contest

  Tuesday, October 13, 2020 -  Students in kindergarten through twelfth grade can compete in this free contest for a chance to win state and national honours, and prizes.