The Florida Aquarium helps care for corals removed from overheated waters

In response to the alarming rise in water temperatures threatening coral reefs, the Florida Aquarium recently sprang into action to assist their partners in the Keys.

Wetlands protection cuts to be voted on by Manatee County commissioners

More than 2,300 people have signed an online petition urging Manatee County commissioners to 'Save Our Wetlands' by voting against cutbacks on wetland protections on October 5.

Why is it so hazy in the Bay Area?

If you stepped outside on Tuesday, you probably noticed two things – it’s less humid and it’s very hazy. 

Pasco County officials say harmful blue-green algal toxins in Blanton Lake

A water sample taken on Sept. 25 revealed that there were blue-green algal toxins in Blanton Lake, according to the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County.

Navy officers involved in 2021 Pearl Harbor fuel spill get written reprimands instead of firing or suspension

The Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021. But it is not firing, suspending, docking the pay or reducing the rank of anyone for the incident.

Tampa Bay Watch re-purposes discarded oyster shells, rebuilds coastline

In an effort to restore critical oyster reef habitats in the Tampa Bay area, Tampa Bay Watch has launched its "Shells for Shorelines" program, recycling oyster shells and turning them into blossoming underwater environments.

Lego scraps efforts to make toys out of recycled bottles

Denmark’s Lego says it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment by the world’s largest toymaker to use recycled bottles did not work.

Billions exposed to harmful smoke pollution over past 2 decades, study says

On average, people were exposed to 9.9 days per year to some form of smoke pollution that could be potentially harmful to their health, the study said.

Hotter temperatures heating up leatherback turtle nests on Florida beaches

Baby sea turtles face a lot of challenges when it’s time for them to venture out their own, and a newly published study adds leatherback turtles to the list of nests baking under the Florida sun.

Tampa Water Department buying water due to lack of rain, growing population

The city’s water department started buying water from the regional water authority, called Tampa Bay Water, because consumption is up and there’s been a lack of rain, according to the Tampa Water Department.

Florida Aquarium’s Coral Conservation Program leads the way with laboratory coral spawning

To combat the alarming decline of endangered coral species in the face of rising water temperatures, the Florida Aquarium in Tampa has been making substantial strides in coral conservation.

Watch: NOAA scientists find mysterious, shiny orb-like object on seafloor

Video from NOAA shows the vessel’s remotely operated arm carefully "tickle" the object before picking it up and sucking it into a vacuum-like tube.

Health advisory issued for Ben T. Davis and Davis Island Beaches, high bacteria levels

Swimming is not recommended at Ben T. Davis and Davis Island beaches due to high bacteria levels, according to The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County.

Bees helping replenish the mangrove population in Tampa Bay

Since the 1900s, Tampa Bay has lost about half of its mangrove trees due to development, climate change, and water pollution. And that's not good for the health of the bay.