Turtle
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Just released! FWC’s 2021-2022 manatee and sea turtle decals
These high-quality waterproof stickers feature two different designs and are a fun way for people to directly support research, rescue and management efforts that conserve these species and spread awareness about the challenges they face.
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Mods to Sea Turtle Release Gear for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery
NOAA Fisheries requests your comments on the proposed rule for Amendment 42, which if implemented, would modify sea turtle release gear for the snapper-grouper fishery in the South Atlantic.
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Arrest made after second turtle killing
Officers from the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) arrested 32-year-old Bronson Nakaahiki of Kekaha, Kaua‘i after witnesses reported seeing him allegedly slice a threatened Green sea turtle’s throat and then harvest meat from it on Kekaha Beach.
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May is the beginning of sea turtle nesting season
May is the beginning of sea turtle nesting season on many of Florida’s sandy beaches. Beachfront property owners and beach visitors can help nesting turtles and hatchlings by turning off or shielding lights that are visible from the beach at night.
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FWC arrests poachers for possession of illegal species, including sea turtle
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) arrested four people over the weekend for possession of undersized and illegal species.