/tags/diamondback-terrapins Diamondback Terrapins en-US WLRN Fri, 03 Mar 2023 15:00:00 GMT /environment/2023-03-03/a-new-rule-on-recreational-blue-crab-traps-to-protect-floridas-terrapins-goes-into-effect Back in 2021, the FWC decided to conduct its own study on how the latest regulations for recreational blue crabbers would economically affect the commercial fishery, but the findings have not yet been released. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 15:00:00 GMT /environment/2023-03-03/a-new-rule-on-recreational-blue-crab-traps-to-protect-floridas-terrapins-goes-into-effect Jessica Meszaros /environment/2022-11-29/florida-wildlife-commissioners-will-discuss-the-captive-breeding-of-diamondback-terrapins The captive breeding of diamondback terrapins has not been allowed in Florida since 2006, but wildlife officials on Wednesday will discuss whether to bring it back during their next meeting. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 20:00:00 GMT /environment/2022-11-29/florida-wildlife-commissioners-will-discuss-the-captive-breeding-of-diamondback-terrapins Jessica Meszaros /environment/2022-10-21/advocates-want-to-save-floridas-wild-diamondback-terrapins-through-commercial-breeding The diamondback terrapin, a unique turtle species found in Florida, has become a popular pet in Asia. The overseas demand has led to increased poaching. To fight this illegal market, advocates want to create a legal breeding program. Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:30:04 GMT /environment/2022-10-21/advocates-want-to-save-floridas-wild-diamondback-terrapins-through-commercial-breeding Jessica Meszaros /news/2020-12-21/fwc-proposes-blue-crab-trap-changes-to-protect-diamondback-terrapins Diamondback Terrapins are edging their way toward the endangered species list. The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the turtle as vulnerable to extinction due to its declining population. Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:13:56 GMT /news/2020-12-21/fwc-proposes-blue-crab-trap-changes-to-protect-diamondback-terrapins Robbie Gaffney