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The Tampa Bay Estuary Program has published their State of the Bay report. The report finds that while water quality continues to improve alongside increasing public engagement towards environmental issues, researchers remain concerned about conditions in Old Tampa Bay. To learn more click here.
A cross-disciplinary team of scientists with members from the USF College of Marine Science are trying to figure out where phytoplankton gets its food. What might seem as a simple question has been vexing chemists who study the ocean for decades. The answer can have multiple impacts. To learn more click here.
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center (SPCMSC) investigates alterations to coastal and marine environments and the implications of these for natural hazards, resource sustainability, and environmental change. All happening at a building you probably pass and didn't notice. To learn more click here.
Our summer youth tours are in full swing, and the learning hasn’t stopped. So far, we’ve hosted students ranging from elementary school to college age, with over 60 individuals touring the Innovation District. They’ve explored the world of phytoplankton with scientists from FWC and learned the basics of flight from the team at St. Pete Air.
Congratulations to the USF College of Marine Science for their collaboration with Telemundo on a powerful new documentary. This Spanish-language series explores how weather buoys help forecast storms and hurricanes forming in the Gulf. Meteorologist Rubén Capote and news anchor Samantha Díaz explain why this technology is vital for Florida and beyond.
We’re developing a Tampa Bay Ocean Strategy and your input is a vital part of this process. Your feedback helps guide the course ahead, making sure this strategy reflects the needs and strengths of our coastal community.