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.