Media Statement: FWC approves new guidelines for 9 State Threatened species
December 13, 2018
FWC continues efforts to protect Florida from invasive species
FWC to meet Dec. 12-13 in St. Augustine
December 05, 2018
Look out, slow down for Florida’s migrating manatees
November 13, 2018
Escaped nonnative Asian water monitor lizard captured in Davie
November 08, 2018
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Red Tide Current Status
FWC reports on the current status of Karenia brevis blooms using tables, static maps, and interactive Google Earth maps. Archived status maps can be found in our Flickr gallery.
Submit a Fish Kill Report
Submit a report of a fish kill online, or call the Fish Kill Hotline: 800-636-0511.
Red Tide-Related Hotlines and Information Sources
Report a fish kill or other wildlife effects, consult health authorities about human exposure, or locate other resources.
Stone Crab Catch Data
This summary highlights fishery-independent sampling program catch data collected at eight sampling locations.
Florida Manatee Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release Reimbursement Program
The Florida Manatee Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release Reimbursement Program provides funds for permitted facilities that rescue, rehabilitate and release and monitor Florida manatees.
Index Nesting Beach Survey Totals (1989-2018)
The Florida Index Nesting Beach Survey (INBS) records sea turtle nest counts on a standardized set of index beaches. Researchers use the annual survey to determine nesting trends.
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Looking for information regarding the current red tide bloom? See our information page to view the current status, report a fish kill or other wildlife effects, consult health authorities about human exposure, or locate other resources.
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