FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Monthly Highlights

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Help FWC Monitor Fish Health by Reporting Fish Kills The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) needs your help in monitoring fish health by tracking marine and freshwater fish kills in Florida. FWC scientists monitor and document fish kills and diseases, as well as other aquatic animal health issues and associated environmental events. Many factors can contribute to a fish kill. The good news is that most natural water bodies are resilient to  fish kill events. The public can report fish kills to the FWC at MyFWC.com/FishKill or by calling the FWC Fish Kill Hotline at 800-636-0511. You can also submit a report through the “FWC Reporter” app on your iOS or Android mobile devices. New on MyFWC.com/Research Internship Opportunities Reported Fish Kills: May 2017 Wildlife Health Stone Crab Catch Data FACT Network Bay Scallop Season and Abundance Survey Social Media Corner  New on YouTube: Learn about the tools available to treat barotrauma, a condition that occurs when fish are brought up from deep waters. Using venting tools and descending devices can help fish survive after being released. New on Flickr: Researchers use acoustic telemetry to study red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico From Facebook: Snakes are very active during the summer months with warm weather and frequent rain. If you see one it’s best to observe from a safe distance.

Instagram Favorite The female sea turtle was crawling up the beach to nest and accidentally fell into the pool  where she was found the next morning. The homeowner called the FWC for help and the turtle  was successfully removed from the pool. After tagging the turtle, rescuers released her on-site.  She made the crawl back down the beach and will hopefully come back to nest in a safer area.  If you find a stranded, sick, injured or dead sea turtle, please call FWC's 24-hour  Wildlife Alert Hotline at 1-888-404-FWCC (1-888-404-3922). Photo credit: The Turtle Hospital   Our Mission  Through effective research and technical knowledge, we provide timely information and guidanceto protect, conserve, and manage Florida's fish and wildlife resources.

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