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Red Tide Alert: Bloom Concentrations Detected Off Southwest Florida Coast

Red Tide Alert: Bloom Concentrations Detected Off Southwest Florida Coast

Biologist lowers a Van Dorn sampler to collect water samples in the Gulf of Mexico. (FWC) The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (F [...]
Florida Gulf Coast Fishing Report: January 17-19, 2025

Florida Gulf Coast Fishing Report: January 17-19, 2025

Families enjoy a day of fishing in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Credit: NOAA Fisheries Anglers, get ready for a fantastic weekend o [...]
Red Tide Persists Along Florida’s Gulf Coast, Fish Kills And Respiratory Issues Reported

Red Tide Persists Along Florida’s Gulf Coast, Fish Kills And Respiratory Issues Reported

Red Tide (File) Red tide continues to linger along Florida's Gulf Coast, with high concentrations of the harmful algae Karenia brevis detected in [...]
Florida Manatees To Remain Classified As “Threatened,” Antillean Manatees Reclassed As “Endangered”

Florida Manatees To Remain Classified As “Threatened,” Antillean Manatees Reclassed As “Endangered”

Florida Manatee. Source: TFP File Photo The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to maintain the "threatened" classification for Florida ma [...]
Health Alert Issued For Blue-Green Algae Bloom In Pasco County’s Blanton Lake

Health Alert Issued For Blue-Green Algae Bloom In Pasco County’s Blanton Lake

Blue-green algae toxins (File) PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) has issued a health alert due to [...]
Florida Panther Killed In Vehicle Collision

Florida Panther Killed In Vehicle Collision

Florida Panther (FWC) The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reporting the death of a 1.75-year-old male Florida panther, [...]
Red Tide Blooms Persist Along Florida’s Gulf Coast: Update

Red Tide Blooms Persist Along Florida’s Gulf Coast: Update

Red Tide (File) Red tide continues to plague Florida's Gulf Coast, with high concentrations of the harmful algae Karenia brevis detected in multip [...]
Florida Fish & Wildlife Issues Reminders About Protecting Wildlife During Cold Snap

Florida Fish & Wildlife Issues Reminders About Protecting Wildlife During Cold Snap

With an arctic front bringing significantly colder temperatures to much of Florida, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is re [...]
10 Florida Nature Preserves To Escape The Ordinary

10 Florida Nature Preserves To Escape The Ordinary

Florida Preserve At Sunset (Unsplash) Florida, known for its vibrant cities and stunning beaches, also boasts a wealth of natural beauty. For thos [...]
US Coast Guard Rescues 4 From Sinking Vessel Off Florida Coast

US Coast Guard Rescues 4 From Sinking Vessel Off Florida Coast

US Coast Guard Rescues 4 From Sinking Vessel Off Florida Coast The Coast Guard rescued four people from a sinking vessel off the Florida coast on [...]
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