/tags/florida-fish-and-wildlife-conservation-commission Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission en-US WLRN Mon, 20 May 2024 16:59:53 GMT /government-politics/2024-05-20/boat-death-wake-boarding-death-nixon-miami-biscayne Boating safety issue is in the spotlight following last Saturday’s death of a teenage girl who was wake boarding with friends off Key Biscayne. Mon, 20 May 2024 16:59:53 GMT /government-politics/2024-05-20/boat-death-wake-boarding-death-nixon-miami-biscayne WLRN News Staff /environment/2024-03-12/sperm-whale-death-venice-beach-florida The death of a sperm whale off the Venice coast this morning, while difficult even for marine experts who deal with such things, could be a learning experience for them. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:46:49 GMT /environment/2024-03-12/sperm-whale-death-venice-beach-florida Michael Braun, Andrea Melendez /environment/2024-02-22/manatee-death-ongoing-threats-florida The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission found the body of a manatee people called Asha in the St. Johns River on Jan. 12 after she died of cold stress. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:28:48 GMT /environment/2024-02-22/manatee-death-ongoing-threats-florida Benjamin Crosbie | Fresh Take Florida /npr-breaking-news/2024-01-29/a-florida-park-just-saw-a-record-number-of-manatees-gather-together-in-its-waters Nearly 1,000 manatees gathered at Blue Spring State Park on one of the coldest winter days of the season. Here's why the growing number of manatees at the park is encouraging. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:36:04 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2024-01-29/a-florida-park-just-saw-a-record-number-of-manatees-gather-together-in-its-waters Diba Mohtasham /environment/2023-12-05/wildlife-rehabbers-new-florida-fish-wildlife-rules The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission plans to consider proposed changes to the rules governing wildlife rehabilitation. Some rehabbers say it may force them to call it quits. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:49:59 GMT /environment/2023-12-05/wildlife-rehabbers-new-florida-fish-wildlife-rules Samantha Sydeski | WUFT /environment/2023-09-20/student-art-contest-florida-fresh-saltwater-fish Students from kindergarten through high school can create and enter an original piece of artwork for free in the Florida Native Fish Award contest to win state and national honors and prizes. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:50:20 GMT /environment/2023-09-20/student-art-contest-florida-fresh-saltwater-fish Tom Bayles /environment/2023-05-24/mysterious-disease-leaving-some-florida-panthers-disoriented-wobbly-confused-others-dead A mysterious disease is spreading through the already endangered Florida panther population, and dozens of wildlife scientists working to figure out how to stop it before any more of the beloved and endangered species remain crippled from it or die trying to live with it. Wed, 24 May 2023 16:00:00 GMT /environment/2023-05-24/mysterious-disease-leaving-some-florida-panthers-disoriented-wobbly-confused-others-dead Tom Bayles /environment/2023-03-23/environmental-groups-sue-the-federal-government-over-slowing-protections-for-gopher-tortoises Environmental groups say he U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has previously agreed to added protections for the species, but has since backtracked. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:00:00 GMT /environment/2023-03-23/environmental-groups-sue-the-federal-government-over-slowing-protections-for-gopher-tortoises Steve Newborn /environment/2022-10-21/advocates-want-to-save-floridas-wild-diamondback-terrapins-through-commercial-breeding The diamondback terrapin, a unique turtle species found in Florida, has become a popular pet in Asia. The overseas demand has led to increased poaching. To fight this illegal market, advocates want to create a legal breeding program. Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:30:04 GMT /environment/2022-10-21/advocates-want-to-save-floridas-wild-diamondback-terrapins-through-commercial-breeding Jessica Meszaros /news/2022-07-14/new-program-lets-owners-of-boats-at-risk-of-becoming-derelict-turn-them-in-at-no-cost The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Thursday advanced rule changes for the “Vessel Turn-In Program,” which is intended to help speed the removal of privately owned boats that have been abandoned, wrecked, junked or substantially dismantled in state waters. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 19:53:00 GMT /news/2022-07-14/new-program-lets-owners-of-boats-at-risk-of-becoming-derelict-turn-them-in-at-no-cost Jim Turner | News Service of Florida