Leaders of The Florida Aquarium unveiled their new Coral Conservation and Research Center in Apollo Beach Friday, cutting the ribbon on the new home of the...
Corals are living organisms critical to marine ecosystems and economies, and an “unprecedented” heat wave fueling increasingly warmer waters has decimated Florida’s reefs. Local organizations are...
The Skyway Fishing Pier State Park annually attracts hundreds of thousands of anglers and seabirds alike, which has led to years of studies and debate surrounding...
Volunteers with the Water Warrior Alliance collected over 1,900 pounds – just under a ton – of trash and debris from local waterways Saturday as part...
From toxic algae blooms to plastics contaminating the water, marine scientists are concerned about the future of Tampa Bay, but see opportunities in how the public...
For the past few weeks, environmental officials have monitored toxic algal blooms just south of Tampa Bay – bad news for a state that has lost...
A peninsula on a peninsula, St. Petersburg’s most significant resource is its extensive coastline; in addition to recreational activities, it also provides another valuable commodity –...
Following what marine scientists called Tampa Bay’s worst red tide outbreak in 50 years, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he is allocating nearly $14 million in this...
St. Petersburg resident and community leader Kim Amendola recently made history as the first woman ever appointed as the deputy regional administrator in the National Oceanic...
The area around Bayboro Harbor and the Port of St. Petersburg is home to several advancements in marine science, and two new facilities will soon advance...