Florida sawfish making comeback in Indian River Lagoon, St. Lucie River

A smalltooth sawfish die-off in Florida about two years ago sent shockwaves through the fishing and science community, but new research on the Treasure Coast is offering a rare note of optimism for ...

Endangered smalltooth sawfish make a comeback in a historical Florida nursery

During the winters of 2024 and 2025, widespread "spinning fish" events swept through the Florida Keys, impacting more than 80 ...

This Air-Breathing Swamp Eel Is Quietly Taking Over the Florida Everglades

Asian swamp eels are spreading through the Everglades and decimating crayfish populations, leading to comparisons with ...

Bringing Perch Back To Florida: FWC Drops 800 Fish Into Dead Lakes To Repair Hurricane Damage

State biologists are doubling down on efforts to bring a native fish back from the brink in the Florida Panhandle. In February, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) released 800 ...
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FWC adds Florida reef gecko to threatened and endangered species list

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida reef gecko is now officially a protected species in the state. On Tuesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) gave final approval to designate ...