Black Crappie Community Science Program FWC Research 2025-10-13 | Do you fish for black crappie at Tenoroc's Public Use Area?FWC is launching a new community science program, and we need your help collecting fin clip samples from Tenoroc’s black crappie.Your participation directly supports research and helps us manage and improve the fishery for everyone.Getting started is easy. Sign up with FWC to receive your free sample box, which includes everything you need, plus simple step-by-step instructions. Email: Blackcrappietenoroc@myfwc.com or call us at 352-800-5012 to enroll today.Learn more about FWC's black crappie research: myfwc.com/research/freshwater/sport-fishes/black-crappie
Western Dry Rocks Update #floridakeys #marinescience FWC Research 2025-09-15 | Learn about the research happening at Western Dry Rocks: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiUqGVEXczKa12n6vw2LnxMAJ3eQvl3zq
American Crocodile Hatching Season! #florida #crocodile #reptiles #threatenedspecies FWC Research 2025-08-13 | myfwc.com/research/wildlife/amphibians-reptiles/crocodilians/crocodile
Tracking Gag Grouper Movement #florida #marinebiology #fisheriesscience FWC Research 2025-06-25 | ...
Celebrate the Gopher Tortoise! #keystonespecies #florida #threatenedspecies FWC Research 2025-06-23 | ...
Collecting Pinfish for Fish Health Research #marinebiology #floridakeys #onthewater FWC Research 2025-06-19 | ...
Palm Bay Field Lab FWC Research 2025-06-18 | The Palm Bay Field Lab is one of the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute’s 31 field labs located throughout the state. This lab is home to one of our freshwater fisheries research programs where biologists work to study, protect, and conserve Florida's freshwater resources. Learn more about FWRI’s freshwater fisheries research: http://myfwc.com/research/freshwater
La Marea Roja y la Salud de Las Mascotas FWC Research 2025-06-13 | Cuando ocurre una floración de la marea roja cerca de tu playa favorita en Florida, ¿Sabes cuál es la mejor manera de mantener seguras a tus mascotas? Este video te enseñará todo lo que debes saber sobre cómo mantener a tus mascotas seguras – antes, después y durante una floración. Versiones cortas por tema son enlazado debajo:Cómo una floración de la marea roja puede afectar a las mascotas: youtu.be/2mAlhf2nIv8Cómo mantener a tus mascotas seguras y saludables durante una floración de la marea roja: youtu.be/4UFYmHMJBt8 Visita nuestro sitio web para más información sobre la marea rojo, incluyendo nuestro mapa de muestros diario: MyFWC.com/research/redtide/
Red Tide and Pet Health FWC Research 2025-06-10 | When a red tide bloom occurs near your favorite Florida beach, do you know how best to keep your furry friends safe? This video will teach you everything you need to know to keep your pets safe near red tide -- before, after, and during a bloom. Linked below are short versions based on topic:How Red Tide Bloom Can Affect Pets: youtu.be/41FS0Jij29MHow to Keep Your Pet Safe and Healthy During a Bloom: youtu.be/-MB7OtC2fm4Visit our website for more information about red tide, including our daily sample map: MyFWC.com/research/redtide/
Hunting for Tiger Salamander Larvae #amphibians #salamander #tigerhunting FWC Research 2025-05-13 | ...
30-year Anniversary of Florida Panther Genetic Restoration #floridapanthers #endangeredspecies FWC Research 2025-05-07 | ...
Wild Cat Scratching Post #floridapanthers #bobcat #endangeredspecies FWC Research 2025-03-19 | Florida has two native wild cat species (panthers and bobcats). Florida panthers are listed as an Endangered Species under the Endangered Species Act, there are approximately 120-230 adult panthers in the population.Live in Florida? Support Florida panther research and conservation, purchase a “Protect the Panther” license plate: www.myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/panther/plate
Finding a Florida Panther Scrape FWC Research 2025-01-28 | Florida panthers are seldom seen but they do leave evidence behind as they travel in the form of tracks, scrapes and other markers.
Florida Panther GPS Collar #panther #endangeredspecies #slowdownforwildlife #floridapanthers FWC Research 2025-01-23 | ...
Restoring Florida’s Shoal Bass Population: Post-Hurricane Michael FWC Research 2025-01-17 | Shoal Bass (Micropterus cataractae) are one of Florida’s native black bass and are listed as a species of greatest conservation need by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The Chipola River is a tributary of the Apalachicola River and home to the only naturally reproducing population of shoal bass known to exist in the state of Florida. Due to being habitat specialists, shoal bass tend to have low population density in rivers where suitable habitat is limited. In 2018, Hurricane Michael depleted more than 90% of the shoal bass population in the Chipola River. As a direct management action following the hurricane, the FWC passed an Executive Order that suspended harvest and possession of shoal bass, that EO was later adopted into rule and remains in place today. FWC freshwater fisheries biologists and managers have successfully released over 11,000 hatchery-raised shoal bass fingerlings into the Chipola River. This effort marks the first time genetically pure shoal bass have been successfully raised in an FWC fish hatchery. The goal of raising and releasing these fish is to enhance the wild population of shoal bass to help maintain the population’s genetic purity and aid in the long-term conservation of this unique species of Florida black bass.Learn More: myfwc.com/research/about/archive/shoal-bass
Manatee Release TECO Manatee Viewing Center #manatee #coldweather #warmwater #marinemammals FWC Research 2025-01-16 | ...
Researching the Movements of Urban American Crocodiles FWC Research 2025-01-08 | Crocodile and human populations in Florida have increased since the 1970s, particularly over the last 15 years. As a result, human-crocodile encounters have also increased. To address conflicts with this threatened species, limited management options are available such as educating complainants and translocating crocodiles. Because these options can be labor-intensive and have mixed results, strategies for conflict avoidance are desirable. Successful strategies would result in fewer conflicts and safer conditions for both crocodiles and humans. This study uses satellite/GPS telemetry to learn about the movements and behaviors of crocodiles in urbanized areas. Specifically, we will evaluate how human activities affect crocodile movements, factors involved in road crossings, and habitats that are utilized by crocodiles in urban surroundings. Information gathered from this study can be used by state, federal, and local governments to improve management of crocodiles by incorporating land management designs and practices that would promote the safe and sustainable coexistence of crocodiles and humans in South Florida.More on the American Crocodile:myfwc.com/research/wildlife/amphibians-reptiles/crocodilians/crocodile
Sponge Filtration Research in Florida Bay #florida #sponge #marinebiology FWC Research 2024-12-02 | ...
Shoal Bass Recovery after Hurricane Michael #floridabass #hurricane #chipolariver FWC Research 2024-11-22 | ...
Coral Rescue: 2019 Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease Rescue Cruise 5 FWC Research 2024-09-23 | Late October 2019 researchers from FWC, The Florida Aquarium and University of Miami, conducted the last coral rescue cruise of the year. Corals were collected from pinnacle reef sites near the Dry Tortugas and 158 corals were delivered to the intermediate care facility at the University of Miami on October 31st.During 2019, a total of 1,573 corals were collected during three trips near Key West and five rescue cruises around the Marquesas and the Dry Tortugas. FWC’s Coral Rescue Team is extremely grateful to all 29 cruise participants who assisted in the rescue of Florida’s corals – that will be used for future coral restoration projects in response to the devastating stony coral tissue loss disease.
Long Term Monitoring on Blue Cypress Lake #floridabass #florida #freshwaterfish FWC Research 2024-09-19 | ...
2024 Post-Bleaching Coral Surveys FWC Research 2024-08-27 | This video is a follow-up to the post-bleaching surveys conducted by the Disturbance Response Monitoring (DRM) program following the 2023 coral bleaching event.During the summer of 2023, record breaking water temperatures exposed coral reefs in the Florida Keys to triple the heat stress than previous years. The DRM program surveys were vital to capturing the severity of this bleaching event:youtu.be/Cv0IrprKc0oFWRI’s Coral Research Program is home to the Disturbance Response Monitoring (DRM) program. The DRM program is the largest, collaborative volunteer-based coral monitoring effort in the world and brings together partners across the jurisdictions of Florida’s Coral Reef. The data generated by the DRM program provides reef managers with an annual assessment of the extent of coral bleaching and disease and its potential impacts on Florida’s coral reefs. Find more about Florida’s coral reefs and the Disturbance Response Monitoring program: myfwc.com/research/habitat/coral/drmAudio Described version: youtu.be/6STR_wxmUck#coralbleaching #coralreef #florida
Replenishing Seagrass from Seedlings FWC Research 2024-07-19 | For decades, FWRI scientists have carefully monitored seagrass health throughout Florida, witnessing both alarming die-offs and encouraging signs of recovery. From 2018 to 2020, Tampa Bay saw a concerning reduction of its seagrass meadows, with a loss of over 16 percent, or more than 6,350 acres. These losses not only affect the biodiversity of Florida’s waters, but also our coastal water quality and the survival of vulnerable species. FWRI aims to use research findings to help resource managers make informed, effective science-based decisions for Florida’s seagrass conservation and restoration.Learn more: myfwc.com/research/habitat/seagrasses#seagrass #science #restoration #marineresearch
Assessing Black Bear Cubs - Southwest Florida Bear Project FWC Research 2024-07-18 | FWRI bear biologists study demographic variables of black bear adults and cubs in Florida, including adult female survival, cub survival, and fecundity (reproductive output) to estimate subpopulation growth or decline. Biologists collect detailed data by tracking female bears and their offspring for several years. The resulting estimate of subpopulation growth allows researchers to predict bear abundance in the future, which is used to plan Bear Management needs and actions.Learn more about Florida black bear research: myfwc.com/research/wildlife/terrestrial-mammals/bearAudio Described version: youtu.be/Db_JNTSqnHw#blackbear #bearconservation #wildliferesearch
Sea Turtle Fat Fact #shorts #greenseaturtle #chlorophyll #seaturtles #florida FWC Research 2024-06-13 | ...
Navegando por los Recursos de la Marea Roja FWC Research 2024-06-11 | Cuando se produce una floración de la marea roja frente a la costa de Florida, ¿dónde puede ir para encontrar un mapa actualizado que muestre la extensión de la floración? Este video le mostrará todas las herramientas en línea que el FWC pone a su dirección para rastrear las floraciones de la marea roja a medida que ocurren, incluyendo nuestro mapa interactivo de muestra diaria. Las versiones breves basadas en el tema están vinculadas a continuación:Usando el mapa de marea roja: youtu.be/BDJrqDsUQaIRecursos en línea: youtu.be/dCqsmKFZJiIOtra información sobre la marea roja: youtu.be/MIoz7uAO3xkVisite nuestro sitio web para obtener más información sobre la marea roja: MyFWC.com/redtide/
Indian River Field Lab: Marine Fisheries Research FWC Research 2024-06-07 | FWRI's Indian River Field Lab is one of the Institute’s 31 field labs located throughout the state. This lab is home to two marine fisheries research programs. The Fisheries-Independent Monitoring (FIM) program, which collects data on hundreds of fish and invertebrate species that inhabit Florida’s riverine, estuarine, and coastal reef habitats. This includes monitoring abundance trends of important fish and invertebrate species over time, defining seasonal and spatial trends, and habitat preference of key species. The Fisheries-Dependent Monitoring (FDM) program, which collects data on more than 200 species of fish and invertebrates harvested from Florida waters. Fishery-dependent data, collected directly from people who harvest aquatic species, is used to monitor harvest rates and assess the health of exploited fish and invertebrate populations.
