Harvest, Fish, Hunt, Or Take

USGS led partners on a bio-blitz-like event in east Florida in mid May 2026 to track new introductions and possible spread of non-native freshwater fishes in northern Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Brevard counties.

Fifty-four biologists from nine organizations, including USGS, participated in a two-day Fish Slam event on December 13 - 14, 2023 in Southwest Florida.

Fifty-seven fish biologists from 12 organizations participated in a three-day Fish Chat and Slam event in South Florida.

USGS scientists are working to determine the baseline population numbers of the Razor-backed Musk Turtle.

Fifty fish biologists from 15 organizations participated in a three-day Fish Chat and Slam event in South Florida on November 5-7, 2019.