The old Piney Point phosphate plant has dominated the news cycle in Tampa Bay for weeks. Wastewater from the reservoir was pumped into Tampa Bay to avoid a catastrophic breach on land. The environmental restoration of Tampa Bay is an internationally ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
This Wednesday evening, UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant launches the “Seafood at Your Fingertips: LIVE” cooking series. Libby Carnahan, Pinellas County Agent, is bringing you some fresh ideas for an old favorite- the can of Tuna! Libby ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic
Florida is often referred to as the fishing capital of the world, making it unsurprising that Floridians eat nearly twice as much seafood as consumers in the rest of the nation. However, like the rest of the country, most of Florida’s seafood ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Work & Life
The following is reprinted from the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council. They are updating this page daily. Taking into consideration reported cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) infections in Florida, the Tampa Bay EDC is providing resources ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural ResourcesWhat: A Salty Heritage: Celebrating the Fishing History of Tampa Bay When: Saturday, December 3 Where: Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 About: Tampa Bay has a rich ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Work & LifeLet me paint a picture for you…The water is flat calm around you, there is not a soul in sight, and the only sounds that you hear are those of wading birds and jumping fish. As the sun rises over the horizon, a manatee meanders by and surfaces ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife, Work & LifeDuh-dum, duh-dum, duh-dum, …Shark Week! Well friends, it is that time of year again. Sharks take center stage this week on cable television. With all the hype, it can be hard to separate the fact from the fiction. Are sharks friends or foe? ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & LifeMany of Florida’s historic working waterfronts have changed to accommodate residential and commercial development. However, tucked away on the shores of Sarasota Bay, the Cortez commercial fishing village is still thriving as one of Florida’s ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Work & Life