FWC officers brave extreme cold to rescue sea turtles in Gulf County
Officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission rescued 30 sea turtles off the coast of Gulf County.
30 cold-stunned sea turtles rescued from the Gulf after winter storm: FWC
Thirty sea turtles were rescued from cold waters in Gulf County on Thursday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced.
Cold-stunned sea turtles rescued amid historic winter storm in Florida now recovering
FWC says temperatures below 50 can cause sea turtles to become "cold-stunned," making them weak and unable to swim
Florida Heroes Rescue Sea Turtles From Freezing Waters
Some 30 cold-stunned sea turtles were rescued as temperatures on the Gulf Coast plummeted to historic lows this week.
Wildlife officers rescue 30 cold-stunned sea turtles in Florida
A pair of wildlife officers in Florida rescued 30 cold-stunned sea turtles amid unusually low temperatures in the region.
Dozens of cold-stunned turtles rescued in Florida
The New Orleans area saw up to 10 inches of snow, alligators are freezing–but staying alive–in lakes in Southeast Texas, and turtle patrols in Florida are rescuing cold-stunned turtles. Three endangered green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) found in Pensacola Beach,
Dozens of sea turtles rescued from Florida beaches following historic winter blast
Officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission rescued dozens of sea turtles as freezing temperatures compromised the health and well-being of the reptiles.
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Talking Animals: Retired FWC wildlife biologist and longtime bird expert offers tutorial on sandhill cranes
Steve Nesbitt–a retired Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wildlife biologist, who over a FWC stint of some 35 ...
New FWC app DECKEE promotes boating safety with all-in-one resources
The FWC wants to make planning, navigating, and preparing simpler for waterway users. So, they introduced DECKEE: The app ...
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FWC launches new all-inclusive waterway app to promote safety
The FWC launched a new free app called DECKEE that combines everything waterway users need to plan a safe outing. Here's how ...
FWC says boater among three sent to hospital after vessel hits dock in Cape Coral
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission identified the boater as Shawn Lynch, 29, who was one of three people ...
FWC officers track down Miami-Dade man who police say cut off an alligator’s tail
FWC and Miami Springs officers worked with Collier County deputies and determined the man who killed the gator is Vincent ...
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FWC looks to change manatee protection zones in Levy County
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing Feb. 3 to get input on proposed changes to ...
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Florida wildlife cam captures bobcat snacking on an alligator
A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) camera recently captured a remarkable moment: a bobcat proudly carrying its prize—a small alligator. While ...
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FWC Vessel Turn-In Program underway
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners wants to remind boat owners in the Florida Keys that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is accepting applications for its Vessel ...