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Organization and Programs
In 2004, the FWC integrated parts of the Division of Wildlife, Division of Freshwater Fisheries, and the Florida Marine Research Institute to create the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI). In addition to fulfilling the functions previously provided by three groups, FWRI added focus areas in spatial analysis, biostatistics and modeling, wildlife forensics, and socioeconomic research.
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The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) has provided over fifty years of service to Florida's people and resources. FWRI strives to provide the scientific foundation for management of Florida’s fish and wildlife resources.
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The Director of the Fish and Wildlife Institute discusses efforts to provide natural resource managers, stakeholders, and the public with timely information and guidance to protect, conserve, and manage Florida’s fish and wildlife resources.
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Each year, the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute produces a summary of its programs. This document is made available as a downloadable PDF.
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The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute’s habitat and ecosystem research provides the foundation for developing ecologically and environmentally sound restoration and enhancement practices, materials, and recommendations.
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Freshwater fisheries biologists provide analyses of freshwater fish and invertebrate species in Florida lakes, fish management areas, rivers, and streams.
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Information Science and Management researchers provide the technological expertise to support the broad approach necessary to address Florida’s complex fish-, wildlife-, and habitat-related issues.
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The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute’s marine fisheries research efforts focus on Florida's recreational and commercial marine fisheries species.
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The Director of FWRI surpervises the major scientific sections, the Research Operations section, and the Outreach Coordination Office.
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Wildlife researchers work throughout the state to collect and provide information related to the population status and threats, habitat requirements, life history, and recovery needs of upland, aquatic, and marine species.
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