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Keep a Lookout for Manatees in Motion

FWC law enforcement will be on patrol in state waters to remind boaters of the seasonal manatee speed zones and take enforcement actions when necessary.

Intro to Coral Reef Resources in Southeast Florida

Southeast Florida’s coral-rich communities are more valuable than the Spanish treasures that sank in this region many years ago. Like the lost treasures, these amazing reefs lie just a few hundred yards off the shores of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Martin counties...

Keeping Our Waterways Free of Marine Debris

Nowadays, almost everyone has heard the adage “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” We do encourage you to add one more action to that: Refuse.

FWC Update: Geocaching Challenge and Feedback Needed

Explore Florida’s Wildlife Management Areas with FWC’s Geocaching Challenge! Grab your smartphone or GPS unit and go looking for geocaches …

Tell Congress – It’s time to stand up for recreational fishing.

There’s nothing like the adventure of saltwater fishing. The adrenaline rush of hooking into a billfish, a big striper, or …

License-free freshwater fishing days in Florida this weekend

The annual license-free freshwater fishing event will occur this year on April 1 and 2. The two-day event will allow both Floridians and state visitors to fish out of freshwater areas without a recreational fishing license.

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