FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Research Bulletin

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Gulf Reef Fish Survey Improves Fisheries Management Since April 2015, the Gulf Reef Fish Survey (GRFS), with the crucial support of recreational anglers of Florida, has provided timely and precise data to state and federal agencies that are responsible for managing reef fish. By signing up for the survey, anglers are eligible to receive a questionnaire about recent fishing activity. Each month, angler responses from the survey are used to estimate the number of recreational trips taken on the west coast of Florida to fish for Gulf reef fish species. By working collaboratively with NOAA Fisheries, the Gulf Reef Fish Survey produces data that is complimentary with the existing Marine Recreational Informational Program. We are only as strong as our weakest data set, and with the help of the recreational anglers of Florida, we have gathered more data than would have been possible with just the FWC. We thank our angling contributors for the success and continued success of the Gulf Reef Fish Survey.   New on MyFWC.com/Research Red Tide Current Status   Internship Opportunities   Gulf Reef Fish Survey Timeline 2018 Manatee Mortalities   The Gulf Reef Fish Survey at a Glance  Gulf Reef Fish Survey  Gulf Reef Fish Survey Update Southwest Florida Manatee Intern In-depth Information about the Gulf Reef Fish Survey  Science Behind the Survey Trip Interview Program (TIP) Bay Scallop Season and Abundance Survey Bay Scallop FAQ Social Media Corner  New on YouTube: Learn about the FWC's Charlotte Harbor Field Office, which hosts Fisheries-Independent Monitoring staff, manatee researchers and rescuers, as well as staff from the Fisheries-Dependent Monitoring program.  Flickr Favorite: FWRI's alligator research biologists study and monitor mercury concentrations in alligator muscle tissue from populations across the state.  From Facebook: FWC asks the public to report stranded marine mammals immediately: Don’t Push Them Back! From the Web:   The research accomplished by FWC researchers and biologists provides the information and guidance to protect, conserve and manage Florida’s fish and wildlife resources.

Instagram Favorite The Yellow River is one of seven rivers that is critically important to Gulf sturgeon spawning. FWC biologists in the Northwest Panhandle have been conducting trawl surveys in the Yellow River targeting rare and imperiled fish like southern logperch, pallid chub and Gulf sturgeon. Last month, trawling efforts resulted in capturing two young of year (age-0) Gulf sturgeon. Both sturgeon were caught in the same trawl, measuring 52mm and 49 mm-fork length, they were each tagged with a visual implant elastomer (VIE) and released.  _______________________________________________________________________________ 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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