About FWRI
Celebrating Florida Panther Awareness Month
Did you know that Florida Panthers are Federally Protected under the Endangered Species Act and only around 200 are left in the wild? Florida Panthers face threats like habitat loss, vehicle strikes and diseases every day. Head over to our social media pages to learn about conservation and research efforts that help protect these incredible creatures.
Our biologists are committed to vital research programs that help us understand Florida panther behavior, habitat requirements, and population health. Through tracking, monitoring, and genetic studies, we’re learning more than ever about how to help recover this population for the future.
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Inside FWRI
As the research division within FWC, FWRI operates programs statewide that focus on obtaining
the wide-ranging data and information needed by fish, wildlife, and ecosystem resource managers.
The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute recruits primarily scientists and science technicians. Business services and facility maintenance also require the expertise of qualified management, administrative, public information, clerical and maintenance staff. FWRI also offers both internships and limited volunteer opportunities.
Stay connected with the latest FWRI news via our social media accounts and monthly newsletter.
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We invite you to MarineQuest, FWRI's annual open house. This award-winning event is an opportunity for you and your family to learn about Florida's fish and wildlife and FWRI's exciting research.