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• 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!

• 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,

• 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.

• 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.