Anglers and Lawmakers Blast Fed’s Proposed Fishery Closure On Florida’s Atlantic Coast
The Fed's proposal would prohibit fishing for snapper and other reef fishes along much of Florida's Atlantic Coast for three ...
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Move over iguanas. There's a new invasive species moving into Florida, the Asian swamp eel
The Asian swamp eel is an air-breathing fish that can move across land to new locations. Florida offers ideal habitat.
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Duo break into fish farm to take exotic fish that grows to 440 pounds, Florida cops say
This is the fish that was involved in the burglary, officials say. Arapaima are native to South America, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports. DeSoto County Sheriff's ...
Proposal to keep Florida manatees as "threatened" species sparks controversy
Florida manatees used to be classified as endangered species, which can get more protection. But, in 2017 they were ...
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Florida manatees won't be listed as an endangered species
It looks like federal regulators are rebuffing an effort to get the Florida manatee back on the endangered species list. Several statewide environmental groups had petitioned the U.S. Fish and ...
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Florida Manatees Denied Greater Endangered Species Act Protections
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today denied endangered status for the Florida manatee and proposed ...
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Move over iguanas. There's a new invasive species moving into Florida, the Asian swamp eel
"In Georgia, entire groups of fish have disappeared from one impoundment populated by the eels, making Florida scientists especially aware of the potential effect of this species on the state's ...