Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Latest articles via FWC


2011 Noctiluca scintillans Bloom Off Florida's Panhandle
Samples of discolored water and "froth" reported in February 2011 along Okaloosa and Walton county coastlines revealed a bloom of the nontoxic dinoflagellate but no adverse effects.
 
Harmful Algal Bloom Species—A set on Flickr
View and learn about harmful algal bloom species known to occur in Florida waters in our new photo set.
 
New Publications
 
Prymnesium parvum Blooms in Florida
Effects of the toxin producer known as golden algae have been localized within the state to small ponds and the Intracoastal Waterway.
 
Research Spotlight: Investigating Cave Crayfish
 
Researcher Spotlight: Paul Moler
Retired after more than 30 years as a wildlife biologist, Paul is still pursuing his passion as a volunteer in the Gainesville research lab.
 
Stocked Bass Learn Survival Skills
Researchers experiment with new hatchery procedures to better prepare young largemouth bass for the perils of the wild.
 
Tiger Prawn Intrudes in Florida Waters
Report sightings of this nonnative shrimp to the Fish Kill Hotline.
 
News
 
FWC, partners monitoring birds for avian influenza to protect public health
 
Report fish kills, even though they’re common this time of year
 
Updates
 
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.
 
Public Alerts Researchers to Abnormal Shrimp
Reports of discolored and diseased shrimp in the northern Indian River Lagoon in 2005 pointed researchers to the source of infection.
 
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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