FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Newsletter-May

(Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.) Greetings from the FWC’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute! We hope you enjoy the new articles and updates added in May to MyFWC.com/Research, new photo sets on MyFWC Research Flickraccount (http://www.flickr.com/MyFWC), and new videos added to our YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/FWCResearch). We invite you to keep up with us on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FWCResearch. New Web Content  Bay Scallops Season and Abundance Survey In 2014, open harvest season for bay scallops along Florida’s Gulf coast runs July 1-Sept. 24.  Red Tide Current Status This summary report of current red tide conditions around Florida includes a map of sampling results and regional status reports.  Researcher Spotlight: Drew Dutterer Freshwater fisheries scientist, Drew Dutterer, studies the biology of black crappie, evaluates recreational fishers, and tracks trophy-size bass.  Sampling Freshwater Fisher Communities with Electrofishing Biologists use electrofishing to monitor near-shore fish communities in Florida’s lakes. News Releases  FWC research biologist to receive prestigious award Released May 8, 2014  Sea turtle organization honors FWC biologist Released May 22, 2014 Updated Web Content  Commercial Wholesale and Retail Dealers Find out how to comply with the law to report your catches of saltwater products. Download useful information to aid in reporting.  Florida’s Resident Grasshopper Sparrow Learn more about the Florida grasshopper sparrow, including information on appearance, reproduction and habitat.  FWRI Boating and Angling Guides Since 1992, FWRI has been producing a statewide series of educational boater guides that target anglers and boaters to inform them about Florida’s coastal and marine ecosystems. GIS and Mapping Section View web-based services under Application and Map Products; collaborative analyses under the Oil Spill section; and federally funded Regional Projects.  Index Nesting Beach Survey Totals (1989-2013) The Florida Index Nesting Beach Survey records sea turtle nest counts on a standardized set of index beaches. Researchers use the annual survey to determine nesting trends. New publications New to the publications list are these published reports. Tarpon DNA Sample Kit Distribution and Collection Locations Find participating bait and tackle shop, marina or other business to drop off tarpon DNA samples or pick up a new kit. Flickr Sets Alligator Snapping Turtle Research on the Suwannee River Researchers capture, tag and release snapping turtles. Annelida and Chordata Preserved species from FWRI’s Specimen Information Services Arthropods(updated) Crabs, shrimp, lobsters, barnacles and stomapods from FWRI’s Specimen Information Services Echinodermata(updated) Brittle stars, sea stars and urchins from FWRI's Specimen Information Services Lobster Trap Debris in the Florida Keys Researchers study the impacts of lobster traps on the environment. Queen Conch Research Researchers study queen conch populations in the Florida Keys. YouTube Videos Manatee Rescue and Release in Oldsmar, FL On June 27, 2012, biologists at FWRI's Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory received the first report of a manatee entrapped in a retention pond system in Oldsmar. The following day, FWRI staff discovered that not one, but two manatees were entrapped in the retention ponds. Both manatees were rescued, found to be healthy and released immediately in Pinellas County waters.  Manatee Skeletons at FWRI This video was shot in September 2013, in the main lobby at the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute where two manatee skeletons (adult and calf) hang permanently from the ceiling. Follow us on… FWRI Facebook www.Facebook.com/FWCResearch  MyFWC Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MyFWC  Florida Red Tide and Other Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Facebook http://www.facebook.com/flhabs  MyFWC Twitter http://twitter.com/MyFWC   MyFWC Research Flickr http://www.flickr.com/MyFWC

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