Jul 29, 2020 | Educational Products, Microplastics, Water Quality
Microplastics in Tampa Bay – Eckerd College Supported by funding from the Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund, Eckerd College students conducted research on microplastics in the Tampa Bay area through a variety of research methods. Get...
Jul 29, 2020 | Behavior Change, Educational Products, Help the Bay, Water Quality
Pooches for the Planet Make your furry pal a friend of the environment by picking after your pet. Proper disposal of pet waste prevents harmful fecal coliform bacteria and excess nutrients from washing into Tampa Bay. Sure, the waste produced by one dog may not seem...
Jul 29, 2020 | Citizen Science, Educational Products, Experiential Education, Featured Products, Resources We Love, Water Quality
Join the Nurdle Patrol After a large number of plastic pellets (nurdles) washed up on Mustang and North Padre Islands in Texas during September 2018, The Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve created the “Nurdle Patrol” — a citizen science...
Jul 29, 2020 | Digital Challenge Grants, Educational Products, Experiential Education, Featured Products, High School, Middle School, Summer Camps, Water Quality
Microplastics In The Estuary: Interactive Lesson Plan This curriculum includes an interactive microplastics lesson plan, assessment, sediment sampling activity, and crafts intended to engage 4th-9th grade students with the issue of marine debris and microplastics in...
Jul 29, 2020 | Educational Products, Estuarine Habitats, Featured Products, High School, Water Quality
“Tampa Bay: Living Legacy” Documentary The “Tampa Bay: Living Legacy” film chronicles the transformation of Tampa Bay from one of the nation’s most polluted waterways to one of its most heralded environmental success stories. Watch...
