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2010 Press Releases and Media Advisories
Read press releases and media advisories distributed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute during 2010.
Freshwater Angler Surveys
Biologists use angler surveys to collect information about Florida's freshwater sport fisheries. Included here are the latest estimates of catch, harvest and success rate for black crappie, largemouth bass, and sunfish species.
January 2010: Cold Weather Leads to Widespread Fish Kills in Florida
The Fish Kill Hotline has received hundreds of reports of cold-related fish kills across the state as a result of the recent cold snap.
January 2010 Sea Turtle Cold-Stunning Event
The unusually long spell of cold weather in Florida in January 2010 has had a big impact on sea turtles. The FWC has been working with staff from county, state, and federal agencies as well as numerous volunteers on a mass rescue effort for sea turtles throughout the state.
New FWRI Publications for January
View a list of new FWRI publications added to our collection in January.
Statewide Largemouth Bass Tagging Study on Inland Waters
Biologists are asking anglers to be on the lookout for and report tagged largemouth bass caught in Florida lakes.
Updates
Area Contingency Plan (ACP)
The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) has partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard to make several of the Coast Guard's Area Contingency Plans, an oil and hazardous material spill planning and response tool, digitally available on CD and the Web.
Event Calendar
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
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.
Manatee Mortality
Search a summary manatee mortality database for information by county, cause of death, and date.
Manatee Synoptic Surveys
The synoptic surveys are winter aerial surveys that cover all of the manatees' wintering habitats in Florida
Red Tide Control and Mitigation Grants
Between 2007 and 2009, the FWRI administered a competitive grant program that solicited proposals to evaluate or implement projects exploring environmentally acceptable techniques or technologies for red tide control or mitigation.
Red Tide Current Status Statewide Information
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
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.
The Tarpon Genetic Recapture Study is for Everyone!
Tarpon anglers are invited to assist Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) researchers by safely and harmlessly removing, storing and delivering to us samples of skin cells of captured tarpon.
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