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Funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Supports FWRI Research Projects
Written By: Wendy Quigley

Important Contacts
Written By: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
You can help the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) protect species by providing information, such as sightings of tagged manatees or injured sea turtles.

Subscription Information
Written By: FWRI
As a subscriber, you will receive free information about specific topics of interest related to the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.

FWRI Locations
Written By: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute is made up of many facilities throughout Florida. There are three buildings at its main location in St. Petersburg, Florida, and numerous field laboratories around the state.

History of Florida’s Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force
Written By: The Fish and Wildlife Health Group
Learn more about harmful algal blooms, creation of the Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force, its Technical Advisory Group, and past funded projects.

Publications
Written By: Cristina Carollo and Dave Reed
Listing of peer reviewed publications for the GAME Project

ECOHAB: Karenia
Written By: Harmful Algal Bloom Group
The Ecology and Oceanography of Harmful Algal Blooms (ECOHAB) program is a national study of harmful algal blooms. ECOHAB: Karenia is a subproject that focuses on Karenia brevis, the Florida red tide organism.

Press Release
FWC red tide expert earns two prestigious awards

Written By: Carli Segelson
Released December 2, 2008

Welcome to the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Written By: FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
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.

Marine Fisheries Research
Written By: The FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute’s marine fisheries research efforts focus on Florida's recreational and commercial marine fisheries species.

Freshwater Fisheries Research
Written By: The FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Freshwater fisheries biologists provide analyses of freshwater fish and invertebrate species in Florida lakes, fish management areas, rivers, and streams.

Ecosystem Assessment And Restoration
Written By: The FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
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.

Wildlife Research
Written By: FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
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.

Information Science and Management
Written By: FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
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.

Office of the Director
Written By: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
The Director of FWRI surpervises the major scientific sections, the Research Operations section, and the Outreach Coordination Office.

Message from the Director
Written By: Gil McRae
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.

Internet Privacy Policy
Written By: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
FWRI privacy policy

Programs of the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Written By: FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Each year, the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute produces a summary of its programs. This document is made available as a downloadable PDF.

Conference Room Reservations
Written By: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
FWRI conference room information.

An Evaluation of FWRI's Historic Red Tide Database
Written By: Harmful Algal Bloom Research Group
Two statisticians were recently commissioned to conduct an independent evaluation of the Institute's historic red tide database.

What to do if You Find a Dead or Injured Sea Turtle
Written By: Tony Redlow
Find out who to call if you find a dead, sick, or injured sea turtle.

What to do if You See a Right Whale
Written By: Jamison Smith
Do you know what to do if you see a right whale?

Fish Kill Hotline
Written By: Howard Brown
The Fish and Wildlife Health Group at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in St. Petersburg has established a toll-free, statewide, fish kill hotline.

What to Do if You See a Sick, Injured, Dead, or Tagged Manatee
Written By: Tom Pitchford
There are several steps you can take if you see a sick, injured, dead, or tagged manatee.

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