As Florida’s summer weather brought a devastating coral bleaching event to south Florida, researchers across the Florida Keys began scrambling to save our coral reef. To make matters worse, the marine heatwave doesn’t discriminate against its victims: naturally occurring or lab-grown, both coral types are at risk. In some areas
With soaring food prices in 2022, many Floridians saw a much higher grocery bill than usual. For many it meant compromising their normal purchases, but for others it sadly meant going without. Luckily, Florida Hunters for the Hungry (FLH4H) was there to help. The nonprofit works with Florida's tight-knit hunting
Searching for last-minute gift ideas for the hunter, fisher, or conservationist in your life? We’ve got something for everyone on your list! The best part: purchases benefit coral reef restoration, help feed starving manatees, and protect precious habitat for endangered species like the Florida panther. The Young-At-Heart Who says there’s
The race to raise $180,000 to support the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and FWC’s supplemental feeding trial starving manatees in the Indian River Lagoon is on. Luckily, thanks to a generous $25,000 donation from Florida Power & Light (FPL), through its charitable arm the NextEra Energy Foundation, we’re off
Breaking manatee news: the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) are planning to resume supplemental feeding for manatees in the Indian River Lagoon this winter. In 2021, FWC recorded 1,101 manatee deaths, many due to starvation, which set the stage for
Hurricane Ian was one of the most destructive storms to strike the United States in the last century. In the face of billions of dollars in damages to homes, property, and delicate natural habitats, FWC deployed over 100 officers to aid in community rescue efforts throughout southwest Florida. With their
To those who know Florida’s delicate ecosystems, the importance of wetlands should come as no surprise. These diverse paradises for native species like alligators, great blue herons, and waterfowl are known as “nature’s kidneys,” helping purify and filter the water that passes through them. The list of reasons why wetlands
When you peruse Staci Doucett’s photography portfolio, you may find it hard to believe she hasn’t been behind a camera her entire life. Her striking portraits of Florida’s shorebirds are not the typical work of someone with just 10 years of experience under her belt, but Staci’s path to wildlife
Horror movies and vampire lore have given bats a bad rap. But without these bug-eating, seed-spreading, flying pollinators, we’d be in a lot of trouble. In honor of National Bat Week, take a look at how these invaluable populations shape our world: Take a shot to celebrate bats! Bats are
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