FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Monthly Highlights

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Digital Annual Report As a scientific institution, it is important that FWRI communicates what we’re doing real-time and as transparently as possible to the public. One of the more effective tools we have to do that is our digital annual report which gives you an overview of the Institute and also highlights specific research work that ultimately is going to benefit wise management of our natural resources. We encourage to explore our interactive annual report, found here: fwcresearch.com.  New on MyFWC.com/Research Freshwater Mussel Host Fish Research Florida’s Freshwater Mussels and Clams Reported Fish Kills Abnormalities Loggerhead Nesting In Florida Green Turtle Nesting in Florida Leatherback Nesting In Florida General Information on Smalltooth Sawfish Sawfish FAQ Social Media Corner  New on YouTube: FWC Research: Our Mission. Management decisions must be driven by sound scientific information. Planning and conducting research to provide this information is the core of the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute’s (FWRI) mission.  Flickr Favorite: With degrees ranging from Animal Behavior to Zoology, the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute recognizes its Women in Science.  From Facebook: March is Sea Grass Awareness month. Here are five reasons to protect seagrass.

Instagram Favorite We are seeing a temporary, seasonal increase in leatherback sea turtle sightings in northeast Florida, especially in the nearshore waters from St. Augustine to Fernandina Beach. Many beachgoers have spotted leatherback turtles and, sadly, injuries have been reported as well. A leatherback turtle was struck by a vessel (this turtle later died) and FWC disentangled a leatherback from a commercial blue crab trap. Please keep a sharp lookout for leatherback sea turtles while boating in the area and report any entangled, injured or dead turtles to FWC's Wildlife Alert Hotline: 888-404-FWCC (3922) or FWC Reporter app  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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