Algae Blooms

Algae Blooms

Jul 17, 2020 | TBERF

Water quality conditions in Old Tampa Bay have lagged behind other bay segments, in part, due to recurring summer blooms of the toxic dinoflagellate Pyrodinium bahamense. Through routine and event-response monitoring, both the Environmental Protection Commission of...
Sportfish Habitat

Sportfish Habitat

Jul 17, 2020 | TBERF

Any angler worth their salt can tell you the importance of healthy habitats for fish and wildlife. This project, conducted by researchers from the University of Florida and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, evaluated how commercially and...
Rock Ponds

Rock Ponds

Jul 17, 2020 | TBERF

The Rock Ponds Ecosystem Restoration project is the largest habitat restoration project in the history of Tampa Bay. Located on the south shore in Hillsborough County, this site spans approximately 1,043 acres of various coastal habitats, including 645 acres of...
Taking Action Against Microplastics

Taking Action Against Microplastics

Jul 13, 2020 | Bay Mini Grant

As part of the Taking Action Against Microplastics project, Keep Pinellas Beautiful developed a microplastic curriculum for grades K-12 to increase estuarine education among our young citizens of Pinellas County. This project also helped engage the community in...
Estuary Anatomy Coloring Books

Estuary Anatomy Coloring Books

Jul 10, 2020 | Digital Challenge Grant

Estuary Coloring Book: Mangroves, Oysters, Seagrass and Tarpon The Estuary Coloring Book pairs science and creativity through the relaxing process of simply coloring. Enjoy these downloadable PDFs created by Alexa Putillo. GET...