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Jumping sturgeon migrating up Suwannee River
For immediate release: April 5, 2011 Contact: Karen Parker, 386-758-0525 Jumping sturgeon migrating up Suwannee River They’re back. Gulf sturgeon are beginning their annual migration back into the Suwannee River this month. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds boaters to slow down and be aware that these fish are returning and will […]
New permit-tagging study needs anglers’ help
For immediate release: April 4, 2011 Contact: Carli Segelson, 727-896-8626 New permit-tagging study needs anglers’ help The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust need anglers to assist with a study about permit in Florida waters. Project Permit participants will help biologists obtain information […]
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 […]