Tag: NISAW

NISAW 2016 – An Update on the Lionfish Situation in the Panhandle

by BLOGS.IFAS
February 22, 2016

Lionfish (Pterois volitans): Hooking a lionfish in local waters is still a rare event but reported encounters with anglers are increasing. (Photo Courtesy of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission). An Update on the Lionfish ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: 2016, Lionfish, NISAW, Panhandle, Panhandle Outdoors, Situation, Update

Invasive Species of the Day (February 24): Lionfish and Air Potato

by chrismv
February 25, 2015

Lionfish (Pterois volitans): Red Lionfish are a predatory reef fish that are non-native invasive species and have spread throughout Florida Waters. They are members of the family Scorpaenidae whose members are venomous and the lionfish ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Environmental Education, Fisheries, Habitat Conservation, Invasive Management, Invasive Of The Day, Invasive Species, Invasives, Land Management, Lionfish, NISAW, NISAW2015, Panhandle Outdoors, Plants, Timber

National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) – February 22-28, 2015

by BLOGS.IFAS
February 23, 2015

Many plants and animals have been introduced to new regions for centuries, as people have discovered new lands. These transient species are known as non-natives, and can become invasive. Invasive species occur throughout the world and may blend ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Tags: 2015, 2228, Awareness, February, Invasive, National, NISAW, Panhandle Outdoors, Species, Week

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