FWC officers brave extreme cold to rescue sea turtles in Gulf County
Officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission rescued 30 sea turtles off the coast of Gulf County.
Florida Heroes Rescue Sea Turtles From Freezing Waters
Some 30 cold-stunned sea turtles were rescued as temperatures on the Gulf Coast plummeted to historic lows this week.
30 turtles stunned by rare Florida snowstorm rescued by officers
Thirty sea turtles were rescued from the freezing waters during an unprecedented snowstorm that blanketed parts of Florida with six to eight inches of snow.
FWC officers rescue 30 sea turtles in Gulf County
Officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commision (FWC) braved the cold water to rescue 30 sea turtles in Gulf County!
FWC officers rescue 30 sea turtles during historic cold weather in Florida
Thirty sea turtles were rescued during a historic weather event in Florida this past week. Despite receiving six to eight inches of snow in the Sunshine State, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said two officers braved the freezing water in Gulf County to rescue the cold-stunned turtles.
Dozens of cold-stunned turtles rescued in Florida
The New Orleans area saw up to 10 inches of snow, alligators are freezing–but staying alive–in lakes in Southeast Texas, and turtle patrols in Florida are rescuing cold-stunned turtles. Three endangered green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) found in Pensacola Beach,
New FWC app DECKEE promotes boating safety with all-in-one resources
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FWC launches new all-inclusive waterway app to promote safety
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How to help sea turtles this winter season
According to FWC, turtles can become cold-stunned if water temperatures dip below 50 degrees. Turtles can become weak, ...
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Dozens of frozen sea creatures that ‘can appear to be dead’ rescued after Florida snow
As white-sand beaches became covered by white snow during a historic snowstorm, more than 30 frozen sea turtles were rescued off Florida’s coast. “When water temperatures drop to 50 degrees Fahrenheit ...
FWC says boater among three sent to hospital after vessel hits dock in Cape Coral
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission identified the boater as Shawn Lynch, 29, who was one of three people ...
FWC case tests Labor’s ‘same job, same pay’ word to BHP
The government assured business the legislation was limited to labour hire providers. Now the minister says the concepts of ...
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FWC looks to change manatee protection zones in Levy County
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing Feb. 3 to get input on proposed changes to ...
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FWC Vessel Turn-In Program underway
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners wants to remind boat owners in the Florida Keys that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is accepting applications for its Vessel ...