We hope you enjoy the new articles and updates added to the MyFWC.com Web site in September and October.
New
Florida Manatee Cold-related Unusual Mortality Event, January-April 2010
FWRI’s final report to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for grant #40181AG037. http://publish.fwc.state.fl.us/media/1536184/2010_Manatee_Cold_related_UME_Final.pdf
Lake Surveys Collect Fishery Data
Anglers describe their fishing habits to aid biologists in researching and monitoring the recreational fisheries at Lakes Dora and Beauclair.
Researcher Spotlight: Jeff Gore
Small and vulnerable populations of mice and bats fascinate Jeff Gore, working from his home base in the FWC's Northwest Regional Office in Panama City.
Species Profile: Perdido Key Beach Mouse
This small mouse forages mostly on seeds and fruits of dune plants and occupies multiple burrows in the sands of a 15-mile island on the Gulf coast.
Peridinium quinquecorne is a nontoxic dinoflagellate that bloomed alongshore of southwest Florida in 2010.
Waterbird Colony Locator
Since the 1970s, the FWC has conducted statewide aerial surveys of waterbird colonies in Florida. The results aid in monitoring and conservation decisions. Scroll down to “Wading Bird Colonies – By Species” to search by species and location. http://atoll.floridamarine.org/Quickmaps/KMZ_download-habitats.htm
News
2011 a banner year for 2 Florida sea turtle species
A record high for green turtle nests; a near-record for leatherbacks.
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.
HAB Publications
Scientists with the FWC's Fish and Wildlife Research Institute publish results of their research on harmful algae in books, journals, and other professional publications.
Index Nesting Beach Survey Totals (1989-2011)
Florida's Index Nesting Beach Survey records sea turtle nest counts on a standardized set of index beaches. Researchers use the annual survey to determine nesting trends.
Manatee Mortality
Search a summary manatee mortality database for information by county, cause of death, and date.
2011 Manatee Mortality
View the preliminary manatee mortality report and monthly manatee mortality data for 2011.
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