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A commercial fishing vessel recently stopped south of Sanibel by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is facing possible federal charges after
WATCH: Baby manatee found swimming alone rescued from Florida river By FOX 35 News Staff Published Baby manatee found swimming alone in Florida river A baby manatee found swimming alone in a Florida river was rescued this week, according to FWC's Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. TAMPA, Fla. - A manatee calf is being cared for at SeaWorld Orlando after it was found swimming alone in a Florida river, according to FWC's Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. Officials say a call came into FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline about a baby manatee all alone in the Caloosahatchee River. "Since...
Injured manatee gets some help in Englewood A 300-pound injured manatee was rescued in Englewood last week and will be rehabilitated. (Source: CCSO) By ABC7 Staff | April 22, 2021 at 11:44 AM EDT - Updated April 22 at 11:44 AM ENGLEWOOD, Fla. (WWSB) - Florida Fish and Wildlife officers and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office’s marine patrol unit worked together last week to rescue a 7-foot injured manatee weighing roughly 300 pounds. The manatee was rescued near Gasparilla Marina in Englewood and is now being treated by FWC until it fully recovers from its injuries, officials sai...
Remove food attractants to reduce conflicts with bears Posted on As spring temperatures warm, bears are becoming more active, increasing opportunities for conflicts with people. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds Florida residents and visitors to remove food attractants to reduce negative interactions with bears and other wildlife. “Bears are coming out of their winter dens and they’re searching for food,” said Dave Telesco, who directs the FWC’s Bear Management Program. “Secure trash, pet food, bird feeders and other food items that could attract a...
You can help Florida’s nesting waterbirds As nesting season begins for waterbird species across the state, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing five easy ways that members of the public can help conserve these vulnerable bird species. Many shorebird and seabird species, such as the least tern, nest directly on beaches across the state where their eggs and chicks are well camouflaged in the sand. Colonies of wading birds, such as herons, will typically nest on mangrove islands off the coast. Biologists stress that the most important thing for waterbirds dur...