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Free Kids’ Fishing Clinic promises day of learning, fun
For immediate release: April 1, 2011 Media contact: Stan Kirkland, 850-265-3676 Free Kids’ Fishing Clinic promises day of learning, fun Teaching children a lifelong hobby, instilling appreciation for our marine environment and providing a fun family outing are the objectives for this month’s Kids’ Fishing Clinic in Panacea. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission […]
FWC biologists discover new species in Hillsborough County fisherman’s catch
FWC biologists discover new species in Hillsborough County fisherman’s catch For immediate release: March 31, 2011 Contact: Carli Segelson, 727-896-8626 Biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), along with scientists from California State Polytechnic University, have identified a new marine species found in the Gulf of Mexico. A scientific publication released Thursday […]
Collier County beach areas to close temporarily for nesting shorebirds
Contacts: Gabriella B. Ferraro (FWC), 772-215-9459; Sue Leitholf (Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve), 239-417-6310, ext. 232; Nancy Richie (city of Marco Island), 239-389-5003 Collier County beach areas to close temporarily for nesting shorebirds Biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will post signs and temporarily close some Collier County beach areas […]
FWC meeting in Havana set for April 6-7
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet April 6 and 7 near Tallahassee. The sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m. each day and are open to the public. The meeting is at the Florida Public Safety Institute, Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy, 215 Academy Drive, Havana, FL 32333. Traditionally, the Commission discusses […]
Gulf grouper recreational season opens April 1
For immediate release: March 25, 2011 Contact: Susan Smith, 850-488-8843 Gulf grouper recreational season opens April 1 The recreational harvest of shallow-water groupers in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters off Florida, except in all waters of Monroe County, reopens on April 1. However, the recreational harvest of gag grouper is still prohibited in […]