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At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a final rule, effective January 1, 2023, modifying the recreational season for gag grouper in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The recreational season for gag grouper in Gulf state waters…
Read More FWC Approves Final Rule To Modify Gag Grouper Recreational Season In Florida Gulf
With a new state law addressing the clean-up of two chemical compounds that have been widely used by industries, a Florida International University study says the substances have been found in oysters in Biscayne Bay, the Marco Island area, and Tampa Bay. The issue involves…
Read More Florida International University Study Shows Contaminants In Oysters
Locating a litter of Florida panthers to complete a health assessment isn’t an easy task, but for the long-term sustainability of the native species, researchers diligently complete their work. “It’s like finding a needle in a haystack,” said Fish and Wildlife Research Institute’s panther veterinarian…
Read More Researchers In Florida Complete Health Assessment On Florida Panther Litter
This Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds beachgoers how to help protect vulnerable beach-nesting birds while enjoying Florida’s coastal habitats this holiday weekend. Each spring and summer, shorebirds and seabirds rely on Florida’s sandy beaches for critical nesting habitat. Everyone headed to our…
Read More Be A Hero For Florida Beach-Nesting Birds This Holiday Weekend
We aren’t the only ones basking in the sun this summer. Warmer temps mean alligators are more active and visible, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Alligators have inhabited Florida’s marshes, swamps, rivers,…
Read More Florida Fish And Wildlife Says Practice Alligator Summer Safety
Researchers In Florida have captured the largest python ever recorded in Florida, or anywhere outside its native range, for that matter, weighing 215 pounds and measuring nearly 18 feet in length, according to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. The female python, which was captured in…
Read More Snake Captured In Florida Breaks Records At 215lbs, Researcher Says “There’s A Larger Snake Out There”
With the right tool and the right technique, all anglers should properly descend or vent a fish and give them a better chance at survival. When a fish survives release, it has another opportunity to reproduce and grow the population, leading to more fishing opportunities…
Read More When Releasing Reef Fish, Using The Right Tool, Right Technique Makes A Difference
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that registration for the 2022 Florida Python Challenge® has opened and the annual 10-day event will be held August 5-14, 2022. Members of the public are now able to take the required online training and register to compete to win thousands…
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TAMPA, Fla. – ZooTampa offers a story of inspiration and hope with the successful release of Bellissima, Wednesday morning at Horton Park in Cape Coral. The manatee team named her Bellissima, Italian, for “beautiful,” because she was rescued from Beautiful Island where she was found stranded…
Read More After A 15-Month Recovery, Manatee Released Back Into Florida Waters
The recreational red snapper season will start June 17 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida and remain open through July 31 with 12 days in the fall. “We are excited about Governor Ron DeSantis’ recent announcement of this year’s 57-day Gulf red snapper…
Read More Recreational Red Snapper Season Starts June 17 In Gulf State, Federal Waters Off Florida