EstuaryLive!

World-wide attention was focused on Week's Bay in Alabama when a live broadcast of EstuaryLive was taped there on Endangered Species Day. The show focused on wildlife within local estuaries and beyond. The webcast was available to classrooms around the world, and USFWS biologist Dan Everson was one of the featured guests.

Sam D. Hamilton Nominated to Lead USFWS

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar praised President Obama’s announcement that he intends to nominate Sam D. Hamilton to be the next Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Biologists Discover Fish Thought to be Extirpated - No one had seen a trispot darter in Alabama for more than 70 years. But thanks to following a plan of strategic habitat conservation, biologists make an awesome discovery.

SeaTurtle Lighting Guide

This spring, sea turtles will make their journey inland to nest. But the lighting at your beach house could deter them. Let's help out these endangered creatures. This link will show you the proper light fixtures you should have at your home. Report dead or alive sea turtles or tracks in Alabama by calling 1-866-SEA-TURT or 1-866-732-8878.

Mobile Manatees License Plate

It's no secret that more manatees are making their way into Mobile Bay. Now, you can capture their image on an Alabama license plate. By purchasing a plate, you will also be contributing to the Dauphin Island Sea Lab's Mobile Manatee Sighting Network.

White-Nose Syndrome Threatens Bat Populations

Bats are dying in unprecedented numbers due to white-nose syndrome. Affected bats usually have white fungus on their nuzzles and other parts of their bodies. Now, biologist want to be pro-active in fighting this disease.