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Oil Spill and Disaster Management

Oil spill and disaster response begins years in advance with meticulous planning. FWRI’s Information Science and Management division has a detailed plan in place to protect Florida’s habitats in the event of disaster.| Learn More

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Science on Social Media

New Keys Event Response Website

Screenshot of a webpage for the Florida Keys abnormal fish behavior event.

Invert and Fish Diversity Publication

Underwater image of juvenile beaugregory damselfish, highhats, and grunts using some star coral colonies for shelter, joined by a long-spined sea urchin and an arrow crab.

Atlantic Sturgeon Close-Up

Close up view of an Atlantic sturgeon showing several light brown plates on a dark brown body.

Urchin Teeth

Five small white teeth form a pentagon shape in the middle of urchin spines.

Video Spotlight

Native Pollinator Research

Pollinating insects are essential for maintaining biodiversity in terrestrial ecosystems. In this video, FWRI researchers describe their ongoing efforts to document and understand native pollinator diversity in fire-maintained longleaf pine savannas.

Inside FWRI

As the research division within FWC, FWRI operates programs statewide that focus on obtaining
the wide-ranging data and information needed by fish, wildlife, and ecosystem resource managers.

The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute recruits primarily scientists and science technicians. Business services and facility maintenance also require the expertise of qualified management, administrative, public information, clerical and maintenance staff. FWRI also offers both internships and limited volunteer opportunities.

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We invite you to MarineQuest, FWRI's annual open house. This award-winning event is an opportunity for you and your family to learn about Florida's fish and wildlife and FWRI's exciting research.

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