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  Exotic Pet Amnesty Day set for June 1 at Central Florida Zoo

  Tuesday, May 28, 2019 -  People may surrender their exotic pets at the event, whether they are being kept legally or illegally, without penalty or cost.
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  Record number of lionfish removed during tournament; FWC’s Lionfish Challenge begins

  Friday, May 24, 2019 -  A total of 19,167 of the spiny invasive predators were removed from Gulf and Atlantic waters as part of the Emerald Coast Open.
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  It’s Lionfish time!!! Festivals, tournaments, tastings and challenges

  Monday, May 13, 2019 -  Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day (the first Saturday after Mother’s Day each year) raises awareness about lionfish; a nonnative, invasive species that has the potential to negatively impact native species and habitat.

• New FWC nonnative species rules take effect May 2

  Tuesday, April 30, 2019 -  The new rules clarify rule language by defining key terms and add some high-risk nonnative animals to Florida’s Prohibited Nonnative Species List.
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  Mark your calendars: 2019 Lionfish Festival May 18-19 in Destin; vendors and divers wanted

  Thursday, March 14, 2019 -  Activities will include: fillet demonstrations; family-friendly games and activities; art, diving and conservation booths; and the world’s largest lionfish spearfishing tournament, the Emerald Coast Open.

• Media Statement: FWC approves rule changes to protect state from high-risk invasive species

  Thursday, February 21, 2019 -  The new rules will add high-risk nonnative animals to the Prohibited list and clarify rule language by defining key terms.
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  FWC continues efforts to protect Florida from invasive species

  Thursday, December 13, 2018 -  The FWC voted to continue moving forward with proposed rules that would help protect the state from a variety of invasive species including birds, reptiles and mammals.

• Escaped nonnative Asian water monitor lizard captured in Davie

  Thursday, November 8, 2018 -  This lizard, an escaped pet, was first reported loose in the area in late August. The FWC worked closely with the Davie Police Department and residents to capture the reptile, which measured over 8 feet in length.

• FWC seeks input on invasive species rules

  Monday, October 8, 2018 -  Invasive species are animals not native to Florida that cause economic or environmental harm or pose a threat to human safety. More than 500 nonnative species have been reported in Florida.

• FWC takes steps to combat invasive species

  Thursday, September 27, 2018 -  Today, the Commission voted to approve a reorganization of rules related to nonnative species.