Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission

Nearly 2,000 manatees died in the state in 2021 and 2022, a two-year record. Widespread water quality problems and seagrass losses left the sea cows starving.

Florida alligators are starting their search for a mate with courtship season this month. As males begin to compete for females and smaller alligators get pushed out of territories, residents may see more near urban areas.

Rampant pollution caused manatees to starve. Florida waters are getting worse.

While urban bear encounters have increased in Florida, some fear a bear hunt could leave more dead than necessary.

The "coral defenders" are made of plastic called PHA. Similar to a potato starch, it naturally breaks down when exposed, especially to salt water.

They'll take place on early April, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will discuss them in a May meeting.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said the plan, which took more than a decade to hammer out, failed to pave the way for artificial reefs in state waters and stripped Florida of managing its own wildlife.

This winter's deaths come nearly six months after a mysteriously ailment linked to toxic algae killed more than 50 endangered sawfish around the Florida Keys.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced it's adopting President Donald Trump’s executive order to change the name for the Gulf of Mexico on maps, documents and other materials.

While oyster harvesting there was halted in 2020, officials say reviving the industry would help the area's economy. It would resume in 2026.

A report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission shows Lee, Brevard and Citrus counties lead the state in manatee deaths through Feb. 14.

Among them are the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida State Guard.