July 31st Red Tide status

EAST COAST

Karenia brevis, the Florida red tide organism, was not detected in water samples collected this week alongshore of Brevard and Indian River counties or offshore of Palm Beach County.

NORTHWEST COAST

Karenia brevis, the Florida red tide organism, was not detected in water samples collected this week alongshore of Okaloosa, Franklin and Wakulla counties or offshore of Okaloosa and Wakulla counties. Counts from samples collected inside of St. Joe Bay (Gulf County), in response to a report of discolored water, ranged from not present to very low.

SOUTHWEST COAST

Karenia brevis, the Florida red tide organism, was not detected in water samples collected this week alongshore between Pinellas and Collier counties or offshore of Monroe County. Discolored water in Tampa Bay (extending from the Gandy Bridge to Oldsmar) is due to an on-going bloom of the dinoflagellate Pyrodinium bahamense. No impacts have been reported from this bloom.

Visit Florida Red Tide Current Status and select the statewide summary or a region of interest for more information and sampling details.

from the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute!

We hope you enjoy the new articles and updates added to the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute's Web site in July.

New

Florida's Whooping Cranes
http://research.myfwc.com/features/view_article.asp?id=24375
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute biologists are partners in two multi-agency efforts to re-establish whooping cranes to the eastern United States.

FWC Initiates New Studies of Recreational Reef Fish Fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico
http://research.myfwc.com/features/view_article.asp?id=32671
FWC initiates new studies on recreational fisheries for reef fish, including red snapper, grouper, and other species. Learn about opportunities for recreational anglers to contribute to this important research.

GAME Project Publications
http://research.myfwc.com/features/view_article.asp?id=32042
Listing of peer reviewed publications for the GAME Project.

Interview with a Scientist
http://research.myfwc.com/education/interviews/
Take a glimpse into the life of a scientist. Our featured researcher for this quarter is Bill Sargent.

Resource Guide for Public Health Response to Harmful Algal Blooms in Florida
http://research.myfwc.com/features/view_article.asp?id=32552
Based on recommendations from the FHABTF Public Health Technical Panel, this technical report updates and expands on the 1999 “White Paper.” It provides information for managers to develop localized public health response plans to HABs.

Southeastern American Kestrel
http://research.myfwc.com/features/category_sub.asp?id=7783
The Southeastern American Kestrel (Falco sparverius paulus) is a non-migratory subspecies of kestrel found in open pine savannahs, sandhills, prairies, and pastures in Florida and the southeastern United States. It is listed as threatened in Florida due to a decline in nesting and foraging habitat. Learn how biologists are using nest box programs to increase populations of this rare bird.

Press Release and News Announcement

Biologists see spawning fish in Marine Protected Area
http://research.myfwc.com/news/view_article.asp?id=32654
Released July 27, 2009

Public health resource guide on harmful algal blooms now available
Released July 7, 2009
http://research.myfwc.com/news/view_article.asp?id=32620

Publications

Anchor modification for a foot-hold snare to capture American black bears
http://research.myfwc.com/publications/publication_info.asp?id=58681

Effect of traffic volume on American black bears in central Florida, USA
http://research.myfwc.com/publications/publication_info.asp?id=58664

Updates

Commercial Fisheries Landings in Florida
http://research.myfwc.com/features/view_article.asp?id=19224
Download Florida landings data for all commercially harvested finfish and invertebrate species.

Event Calendar
http://research.myfwc.com/news/calendar.asp
Are you interested in regional events that involve the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute? Check our regularly updated calendar of events for activities to enjoy.

Fish Kill Database Directory
http://research.myfwc.com/fishkill/
Search the fish kill database for records of fish kills and fish abnormalities reported in Florida as far back as 1972, when the first fish kill was reported to FWRI.

Internship Opportunities
http://research.myfwc.com/features/view_article.asp?id=19037
Read about internship opportunities with the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.

Manatee Mortality
http://research.myfwc.com/manatees/
Search a summary manatee mortality database for information by county, cause of death, and date.

Red Tide Current Status Statewide Information
http://research.myfwc.com/features/view_article.asp?id=9670
This summary report of current red tide conditions around Florida includes a map of sampling results and regional status reports. Reports are generally updated on Friday afternoon. Additional information, if available, is provided on Tuesday afternoon.

Red Tide Offshore Monitoring Program
http://research.myfwc.com/features/view_article.asp?id=31821
Volunteers collect water samples to help Fish and Wildlife Research Institute scientists monitor red tides in Florida waters. Learn about the Red Tide Offshore Monitoring Program and how to become a volunteer.

Whooping Crane
http://research.myfwc.com/features/category_sub.asp?id=5947
Learn how biologists have joined other agencies to re-introduce whooping cranes in Florida. Report whooping crane sightings.

Red Tide update from FWC

In northwest Florida, Karenia brevis, the Florida red tide organism, was not detected in water samples collected alongshore or offshore of Wakulla County.

On the east coast of Florida, Karenia brevis was not detected in a water sample collected alongshore of Brevard County.

In southwest Florida, Karenia brevis was not detected in water samples collected alongshore of Pinellas, Hillsborough, Sarasota and Collier counties.

Sampling will continue this week, and complete results will be available in the next scheduled status report on Friday, July 31.



Visit Florida Red Tide Current Status and select the statewide summary or a region of interest for more information and sampling details.

hike on the beach as the sun went down. The tide was low and I was amazed by the number of turtle nests, in fact the largest number I can remember in a very long time. Great to see and I wonder why so prolific this year? Are the measures that have been taken beginning to work?

Red tide update from: redtide@MyFWC.com

No water samples have been received this week from northwest Florida.

On the east coast of Florida, no Karenia brevis, the Florida red tide organism, was detected in a water sample collected alongshore of Martin County.

In southwest Florida, no Karenia brevis was detected in water samples collected alongshore of Sarasota and Collier counties or offshore of Monroe County.

Sampling will continue this week, and complete results will be available in the next scheduled status report on Friday, July 24.

Red Tide status is still looking good and I would think partly to the lack of rain. If anyone would like this information directly just go to the FWC link below....

Weekly Red Tide report from FWC.

EAST COAST

No Karenia brevis, the Florida red tide organism, was detected this week in water samples collected alongshore of Brevard, Indian River and St. Lucie counties or offshore of St. Lucie and Martin counties.

NORTHWEST COAST

No Karenia brevis, the Florida red tide organism, was detected this week in water samples collected offshore of Franklin, Taylor, Levy and Hernando counties. Counts from samples collected inside of St. Joe Bay (Gulf County) ranged from not present to very low a.

SOUTHWEST COAST

No Karenia brevis, the Florida red tide organism, was detected this week in water samples collected alongshore between Pinellas and Monroe counties or offshore of Sarasota and Monroe counties. One sample collected offshore of Pinellas County contained background levels of K. brevis. Discolored water in Tampa Bay (extending from the Gandy Bridge to Oldsmar) is due to a bloom of the dinoflagellate Pyrodinium bahamense. No impacts have been reported from this bloom.

Visit Florida Red Tide Current Status and select the statewide summary or a region of interest for more information and sampling details

Here's one for the Green Blob. A really good use for it... :)

Recovery Act Announcement: DOE Announces Recovery Act Funding of up to $85 million for Algal and Advanced Biofuels July 16, 2009 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the availability of up to $85 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the development of algae-based biofuels and advanced, infrastructure-compatible biofuels. DOE is seeking to bring together leading scientists and engineers from universities, private industry, and government to develop new methods to bring new biofuels to market in an accelerated timeframe. Full story

This service is provided to you at no charge by DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE). Visit the Web site at http://www.eere.energy.gov.

Yes on the double glazing at least to some degree. Sliders are prohibitively expensive and we have good 2' overhangs that shade the windows too. So we are only going to do the ones that leak air, reduce noise or are beyond any help! These will also meet the new Federal requirement for efficiency, so hopefully some rebate :)

Water clarity much improved

Early morning Paddle-board. The water clarity has improved considerably and is very clear, I guess the current is running south. I'll have to check. Some drift algae.

NM Cool Today had their video team by for a testimonial on our new Carrier 18.2 SEER A/C with heat exchange for the hot water. And the production was pretty interesting too.

Main point though was the reduction of our energy usage despite the hotter weather! We haven't even broken the $100 mark yet and last month were we in the $60's! Not bad for a 1991 house with just under 2000 sq ft, mostly vaulted ceilings, no dual pane windows either and plenty of sliders!!

Other points were the dramatic reduction of noise (saved having to replace the windows in the guest room :)), no hot or cool spots and a much more comfortable even temperature. 80 degrees and low 55% humidity for the day and 79 degrees at night... our Nirvana. For the future though it brings the opportunity of 'getting off grid' much closer and investing in our roof. :)