articles and updates added to the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute's Web site

2009 Tarpon Genetic Recapture Study Newsletter and Library

http://research.myfwc.com/features/view_article.asp?id=31736

The current newsletter and archive of past newsletters issued by the Tarpon Genetic Recapture Study.

 

January 2010: Cold Weather Leads to Widespread Fish Kills in Florida

http://research.myfwc.com/features/view_article.asp?id=34439

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 Response Participants

http://research.myfwc.com/features/view_article.asp?id=34524

 

New FWRI Publications for February

http://research.myfwc.com/features/view_article.asp?id=34592

View the new FWRI publications added to our collection in February.

 

Press Room

 

State’s manatee rescue network busy over weekend

Released February 23, 2010

http://research.myfwc.com/news/view_article.asp?id=34558

 

Updates

 

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.

 

HAB-Related Links

http://research.myfwc.com/features/view_article.asp?id=2292

Links to sites related to red tide and other microalgae.

 

Manatee Mortality

http://research.myfwc.com/manatees/

Search a summary manatee mortality database for information by county, cause of death, and date.

 

Red Tide Control and Mitigation Grants

http://research.myfwc.com/features/view_article.asp?id=27877

Between 2007 and 2009, 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

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.

 

Tarpon

http://research.myfwc.com/tarpon

Strength, stamina, and fighting ability, make the tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) one of Florida's premier game fish.