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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.

• 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.

• 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.