Friday, June 3, 2011

Florida Fish and Wildlife Research FWC latest articles and updates


Marine Resource Aerial Imagery Database
The FWC's Fish and Wildlife Research Institute is exploring the use of satellite imagery and computer software as a time- and cost-saving alternative to manual seagrass mapping.
 
New Publications
 
Research Spotlight: Keeping Their Eyes on Bay Scallops
 
Researcher Spotlight: Sarah Stephenson
Learn more about Sarah and her current research on bay scallops.
 
Stock Enhancement Research Internship
Interns interested in marine aquaculture assist hatchery biologists with the propagation and rearing of red drum, spotted seatrout, zooplankton, and phytoplankton.
 
Stock Enhancement Research Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are needed to help with outreach and education events at the Stock Enhancement Research Facility, located in Manatee County.
 
Species Account - Finfish
Species accounts provide a summary of biology and fishery information for a particular species. The accounts provide life history information, statewide landings, trends in catch rates, and results of recent stock assessments. 
 
Species Account - Invertebrates
Species accounts provide a summary of biology and fishery information for a particular species. The accounts provide life history information, statewide landings, trends in catch rates, and results of recent stock assessments.
 
News
 
FWC seeks continued angler participation for tarpon study
 
Updates
 
Bay Scallop Season 2011
Open harvest season for bay scallops along Florida's Gulf coast runs June 25-September 25. These extended dates for the 2011 season are not intended to be permanent.
 
Commercial Fisheries Landings in Florida
Download Florida landings data for all commercially harvested finfish and invertebrate species.
 
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.
 
Internship Opportunities
 
Manatee Mortality
Search a summary manatee mortality database for information by county, cause of death, and date.
 
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.

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