FWRI January Research Updates - The Monthly Newsletter of the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

MarineQuest is next weekend! Join us for an unforgettable day of discovery at our 30th annual FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute open house: MarineQuest 2025! Join us for our FREE public event:  Saturday, February 8th, 2025  10am – 4pm  FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in St. Pete SATURDAY PROGRAM 1,200+ Sea Turtles Rescued! Florida's sea turtles experienced a cold-stunning event in northern Florida last week, and a large team of partners has rescued, rehabbed and will soon release over 1,200 turtles in the St. Jospeh Bay area. READ MORE New Research: Snook Cold Tolerance While snook are one of the most vulnerable species when it comes to cold weather events, new research provides information about their cold-water tolerance, which is crucial as their range expands north toward more temperate regions. READ THE ARTICLE New Video: Researching the Movements of Urban Crocodiles American crocodiles are a threatened species still recovering from historic population declines. Watch our new video to learn about our tracking study.  WATCH THE VIDEO Apply to be a Steidinger Scholar! Applications close March 2, 2025. These paid, 3-month long experiential learning internships are mentored by FWRI scientists. The program is open to all recent high school graduates or new college students (years 1-2) of all genders from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. APPLY NOW New on MyFWC.com/Research We hope you enjoy these articles that have been recently added/updated on our website: Red Tide Current Status Red Tide-Related Hotlines and Information Sources 2024 Manatee Mortalities Annual Rescue Summaries [Manatees] 2025 Manatee Mortalities 2024 Manatee Mortality in Review Red Tide Manatee Mortalities Steidinger Scholars Selected Bear Research Publications Harmful Algal Bloom/Red Tide Task Force Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch-Linked with Limulus Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Grant Program 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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