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May is lionfish time: festivals, tournaments, restaurants and more
Monday, May 3, 2021 - Join us in celebrating the 7th annual Lionfish Removal and Awareness Festival May 15-16 (10 a.m.-5 p.m. CT) at AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar and HarborWalk Village in Destin. -
FWC helps pet owners prepare for new invasive reptile rules taking effect April 29
Monday, April 26, 2021 - Working with a variety of partners, the FWC is holding Tag Your Reptile Day events throughout the state to offer pet owners an opportunity to have their pet green iguanas or tegus microchipped for free. -
FWC asks public to help stop the spread of invasive zebra mussels
Friday, March 5, 2021 - This species might cause devastating impacts to Florida’s ecology and economy, and has recently been discovered in a Florida pet store and stores in other parts of the country. -
FWC approves rule changes to help protect Florida from 16 high-risk invasive reptiles
Thursday, February 25, 2021 - The approved rule changes to Chapter 68-5, F.A.C. specifically address Burmese pythons, Argentine black and white tegus, green iguanas and 13 other high-risk nonnative snakes and lizards that pose a threat to Florida’s ecology, economy, and human health and safety. -
FWC: Conservation Remains Priority in Governor’s Budget
Thursday, January 28, 2021 - The budget will continue to support high priority conservation items, such as red tide research and invasive species management. -
Mark your calendars: 2021 Lionfish Festival May 15-16 in Destin; vendors and divers wanted
Thursday, January 7, 2021 - 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. -
FWC: Gov. DeSantis’ leadership increases our conservation successes
Wednesday, December 23, 2020 - There have been many achievements this year thanks to the Governor’s leadership and teamwork among stakeholders and partners. -
New Gulf record lionfish
Thursday, November 5, 2020 - Donald C. Vautrinot was spearfishing for red snapper off Destin when he snagged a Gulf record 18.19 inch lionfish. -
FWC seeking feedback on draft invasive species rules
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 - Beginning Sept. 29, staff will be holding 10 online workshops to present proposed rule changes and collect public comment on this important topic. -
Lionfish Challenge 2020 Update – July 30
Thursday, July 30, 2020 - The Lionfish Challenge has been extended. Participants will now have until Nov. 1 to submit their lionfish.