The presence of red tide, found in low concentrations around Pinellas County before Hurricane Helene, has increased in the storm’s aftermath. Chris Robbins, associate director of...
A massive untreated wastewater spill during Hurricane Debby was not the only alarming news announced this week concerning area estuaries. While sea surface temperatures continue rising...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is working to discern the effectiveness of its red tide forecasting tool, particularly among underserved communities. Local marine science...
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The summer rainy season is rapidly approaching, and St. Petersburg will continue its 14-year tradition of banning fertilizer use to prevent harmful nutrients from reaching waterways...
Clearwater Marine Aquarium and city officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for a long-awaited Manatee Rehabilitation Center that will also provide life-saving care during a crisis....
Dr. Heather O’Leary, a University of South Florida St. Petersburg anthropology professor, recently shared her expertise at the first United Nations conference on water in 46...
Harmful algal blooms that have lingered along the Gulf Coast for about five months are increasing in intensity as the local tourism industry enters one of...
Seagrass is critical to the abundance of life found in Tampa Bay, and the recent loss of 4,161 acres underscores a disturbing trend causing concern among...
Welcome to the Catalyst’s Community Voices platform. We’ve curated community leaders and thinkers from all parts of our great city to speak on issues that affect...