FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Monthly Highlights

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2017 Scallop Abundance Survey Each summer, biologists assess bay scallop populations along the Gulf coast of Florida, in open and closed recreational harvest areas, from Pine Island Sound to St. Andrews Bay through adult population surveys.  Scientists look at long-term trends in the abundance of scallops and present those findings to the Division of Marine Fisheries Management. Tracking the bay scallop population long term can be particularly tricky. With limited time to cover all of the state's bay scallop habitats, molluscan fisheries biologists with the FWC's Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) are turning to other people who know a thing or two about scallops: recreational harvesters. Information they provide will be compiled to complement the researchers' annual population data. If you're a recreational harvester, become a citizen scientist by filling out the abundance survey. Scallop season is currently postponed in Gulf County. For more information visit myfwc.com/news.  New on MyFWC.com/Research Reported Fish Kills Red Snapper Catch Card GIS and Mapping Data New Publications Saltwater Fish in the St. Johns River Social Media Corner  New on YouTube: Brad Walker, the social media coordinator for FWC's Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, details the extent of work that goes into his position. New on Flickr: FWC biologists monitor corals for the Coral Reef Evaluation and Monitoring Project (CREMP) From Facebook: FWC biologists collected,  raised and released the federally endangered  upland salamander in the  Apalachicola National Forest.

Instagram Favorite Look at the beautiful breeding colors on this male longear sunfish! FWC Research conducts long-term monitoring of fish communities in Florida Panhandle rivers every spring and fall. Sampling on the Perdido River occurred during April-May 2017. Biologists collect information on what species are present, how many there are and record weights and lengths of each fish. 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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