SIS staff members maintain voucher and reference collections which contain cataloged lots of fish larvae, fish, and invertebrate specimens. The specimens are available for loan to researchers and educators worldwide.
The specimens in the collection represent unique records of the vast diversity of invertebrate marine life associated with this complex marine and estuarine environment.
The Southeast Area Monitoring and Assessment Program is a cooperative state and federal program for collecting, managing, and disseminating fishery-independent data in the southeastern United States.
Primary responsibilities are assisting with various collection tasks related to maintaining biological specimens according to museum protocols, taxonomic identifications, and support of ongoing projects by FWRI scientists.
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
100 Eighth Avenue SE
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-5020
PH: 727-896-8626
Mission Statement
Through effective research and technical knowledge, we provide timely information and guidance to protect, conserve, and manage Florida's fish and wildlife resources.
