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Red Tide Current Status
This summary report of current red tide conditions around Florida includes a map of sampling results and regional status reports.


Tag a Permit for Research Gains
By tagging and genetically sampling permit, catch-and-release anglers can participate in an unprecedented statewide study of the species.


Anglers’ Discards Reveal Facts about Fishery
While collecting black crappie carcasses for research, biologists notice fishing trends at three camps on central Florida's Harris Chain of Lakes.


Stocked Bass Learn Survival Skills
Researchers experiment with new hatchery procedures to better prepare young largemouth bass for the perils of the wild.


Researcher Spotlight: Matt Garrett
Starting as a volunteer at FWRI's Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory, Matt eventually turned his focus from manatees to microorganisms that form harmful algal blooms.



FWC Facts:
Four species of black bass occur in Florida's fresh water. The largemouth bass is the largest and most popular of the species.

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