Florida Wildlife Research Institute Monthly Highlights

Hello from the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute We hope you enjoy FWRI's monthly highlights with our latest YouTube videos, Flickr pictures and the latest updates to MyFWC.com/Research. MarineQuest is almost here, so be sure to come and have fun Saturday, October 22 (More information below). Be sure to keep up with us on Facebook and Instagram.

Watch: FWC Research's latest YouTube videos Eight Manatees Rescued and Relocated in Crystal River When Hurricane Hermine hit Florida’s Gulf Coast, flooding caused several manatees to be displaced in a pond on a golf course in Crystal River. Plans were put into action on September 15 as the FWC, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, Clearwater Marine Aquarium and other partners successfully rescued eight healthy manatees, including a mother-calf pair. Once the animals were moved out of the pond, they received health assessments before being released back into the wild. We’d like to thank biologists, partners, law enforcement, volunteers and members of the public for working together to help protect and conserve manatees and their habitats! Spiny Lobster in the Florida Keys The beautifully marked Caribbean spiny lobster has long been a Florida seafood favorite and is arguably one of the state's most important fisheries.These eggbearing females have tens of thousands of orange or brown eggs under their tail and are illegal to harvest.  It's the little things that go a long way toward conserving this important species! Flickr photo albums: Manatee Tracking and Behavior FWC biologists study manatee movements and behavior in Florida Manatee Mother and Calf Rescued in Taylor County FWC and partners rescue and relocate a stranded manatee mother and calf displaced by Hurricane Hermine Updates to MyFWC.com/Research Publications: Black Bear Research Coral Disease Outbreak Internship Opportunities 2016 Manatee Mortality MarineQuest Press Kit New Publications Red Tide Current Status Reported Fish Kills Specimen Information Services Wildlife Contingency Plan (WCP) Save the Date: MarineQuest 2016 When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 Where: FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 MarineQuest 2016 is quickly approaching. Tour our main building, where staff members will be on hand to discuss their research and answer questions. Outside, discover more interactive displays, including touch tanks teeming with marine life. MarineQuest offers events for all ages, including hands-on activities that will help younger visitors learn about the fascinating marine life in our oceans. FREE admission. Be sure to use#MarineQuest2016 when you post on social media. Our mission: Through effective research and technical knowledge, we provide timely information and guidance to protect, conserve, and manage Florida's fish and wildlife resources.

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