FWC Provides Important Red Tide Update
Gil McRae, Director of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, gave an important update on the status of red tide in Southwest Florida at the September 2018 Commission Meeting.
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Coral Disease Devastating Florida Reefs
In 2014, an unidentified coral tissue loss disease was first observed in Miami-Dade County and quickly spread throughout the northern areas of the Florida Reef Tract (FRT). The disease outbreak continued to slowly and persistently progress south of Miami through the Upper and Middle Keys, reaching the Lower Keys by April 2018. Multiple factors make […]
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A Conversation with Andy Walker and Eric Sutton
Listen to Eric Sutton, Executive Director of FWC, and Andrew Walker, President and CEO of the Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida, address the impacts of the red tide and blue-green algae bloom on fisheries, boating and recreation, and more on BassProShops Outdoor World on SiriusXM’s Rural Radio Channel 147.
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Celebrate National Lobster Day
By: Nicole Forsgren It’s National Lobster Day so we wanted to share some facts about this fascinating species found in Florida’s waters. The Florida spiny lobster earned its name from spines that cover its bodies, aiding in protection against predators. One of their defining features are the two large spots located on the top of […]
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BlueGreen 2018 Features Two Leading Conservationists
The Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida is honored to showcase two leading conservationists, Johnny Morris of Bass Pro Shops and Shane Mahoney of Conservation Visions at BlueGreen 2018 on Saturday, October 27th at Armature Works in Tampa. Mahoney is an internationally recognized conservationist and wildlife advocate who bridges the gap between our natural heritage and the […]
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