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Corals relocated ahead of Hurricane Milton are back at The Florida Aquarium

Environment

Corals relocated ahead of Hurricane Milton are back at The Florida Aquarium

“Having these colonies here providing a safe space for them. It's important for preserving the species," Emily Williams with The Florida Aquarium said.
Environment

Tampa Bay Water giving away $50K in 'mini-grants' for water conservation efforts

The Girl Scouts of West Central Florida received nearly $9,000 for its new Wonders of Water Educational Hub at Girl Scouts Camp Indian Echo.
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Florida Girl Scouts find new ways to learn about water conservation

Roughly $9,000 from Tampa Bay Water helped the Girl Scouts to create this unique learning experience.
Environment

'Crucial' renourishment at Pinellas County beaches estimated at $130M

Weeks ago, Pinellas County filed for an emergency renourishment permit with the Army Corps of Engineers, their partners funding renourishment.
Pinellas County

Concerns grow about Tampa Bay's water quality after storms, red tide and a looming political shift

Advocates worry decades of work to restore the bay could be undone without more funding.
Environment

Coastal businesses recovering from hurricanes brace for red tide blooms

The harmful algal bloom has been detected in background to medium levels up and down the Tampa Bay coast, impacting nearly all Sarasota County beaches.
Science

New study suggests electricity could harden Tampa Bay beaches against storms

Scientists behind the study say it's projected that nearly 26% of the world’s beaches will be washed away by the end of the century.
Hillsborough County

New Tampa park designed to prevent flooding in nearby neighborhoods

In addition to picnic tables and bike paths, the park is designed to both reduce flooding and improve water quality. Here's how.
Environment

2024 likely to be hottest year on record

A United Nations report this year said that since the mid-1800s on average, the world has already heated up 2.3 degrees Fahrenheit — up from previous estimates.
Environment

DNA testing coming for waste in Tampa Bay, will help pinpoint pollution sources

Water samples will go to a lab at the University of South Florida to determine what kind of waste is in specific locations, nitrogen and industrial heavy metals.
Environment

Levels of red tide increasing across Tampa Bay region

On Friday, Hillsborough County had low levels but wildlife officials say levels are high in Pinellas County.