Florida's Fish and Wildlife Research Institute's Coral Research group is excited to present Chasing Coral, a Netflix original documentary chronicling coral bleaching and the plight of coral reefs around the world.After the showing, join us for a Q&A session about Florida’s reefs with coral biologists from FWC, NOAA and USGS.
When: Saturday, June 9 @ 2 p.m.Where: Karen A. Steidinger Auditorium at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute 100 8th Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701This event is FREE and open to the public. Seating is limited, so send in your RSVP on Eventbrite:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fwc-presents-chasing-coral-fil…
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.