Blue-green algae bloom reported on Hillsborough River, health officials say
A health alert was issued Tuesday after a blue-green algae bloom was found on the Hillsborough River, local health officials said.
A health alert was issued Tuesday after a blue-green algae bloom was found on the Hillsborough River, local health officials said.
20% of U.S. households with a dishwasher don’t even use it; here's why that may be bad
As concern for the world’s water scarcity grows, some consumer goods companies are pushing for households to “skip the rinse” entirely.
As concern for the world’s water scarcity grows, some consumer goods companies are pushing for households to “skip the rinse” entirely.
Fishing line, hooks leading cause of brown pelican deaths, officials say
Fish hooks and line entanglements are just some factors driving the decline in the brown pelican population. Rescuers said it's grown to nearly a troubling level with human-created threats now the leading cause of death among Brown Pelicans.
Fish hooks and line entanglements are just some factors driving the decline in the brown pelican population. Rescuers said it's grown to nearly a troubling level with human-created threats now the leading cause of death among Brown Pelicans.
Simple ways to evict mosquitoes from your property
Beyond just being highly annoying, many of the mosquitoes in the Tampa Bay Area can transmit dangerous disease like dengue fever.
Beyond just being highly annoying, many of the mosquitoes in the Tampa Bay Area can transmit dangerous disease like dengue fever.
Kamala Harris announces $1 billion to US states for flooding, extreme heat
The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.
The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.
'Ghost gear' kills thousands of fish, marine animals each year
The problem isn’t unique to Tampa Bay. Ghost gear is found in waterways all over the globe and this week conservationists are hoping to shine a little light on the issue and inspire people to help clean up their local waterways.
The problem isn’t unique to Tampa Bay. Ghost gear is found in waterways all over the globe and this week conservationists are hoping to shine a little light on the issue and inspire people to help clean up their local waterways.
More than 50 sea turtles rescued after getting stranded due to artificial lights
A nest of baby sea turtles in Indian Shores got lost on their way to the ocean this week, and Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescued and returned 50 of them back to sea.
A nest of baby sea turtles in Indian Shores got lost on their way to the ocean this week, and Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescued and returned 50 of them back to sea.
Sprite retiring its signature green plastic bottles after more than 60 years
Coca-Cola will begin transitioning to the new Sprite bottles on Aug. 1 in North America. Here’s what the more environmentally-friendly packaging looks like.
Coca-Cola will begin transitioning to the new Sprite bottles on Aug. 1 in North America. Here’s what the more environmentally-friendly packaging looks like.
Biden announces modest climate actions promising more to come
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
Scallop season in Gulf kicks off in Pasco County for 10 days only
Scallop season is back for ten days in Pasco County. Here's what you need to know.
Scallop season is back for ten days in Pasco County. Here's what you need to know.
State agriculture officials continue work eradicating invasive snails in Pasco County
Florida has removed more than 1,300 Giant African Land Snails from 29 of the nearly 500 properties surveyed so far. This comes as the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) continues to work to eradiate the invasive species.
Florida has removed more than 1,300 Giant African Land Snails from 29 of the nearly 500 properties surveyed so far. This comes as the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) continues to work to eradiate the invasive species.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ catch: Tennessee teen reels in rare white catfish
“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.
“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.
New study finds oysters in Florida contain toxic forever chemicals
A new study finds oysters in Florida contain toxic forever chemicals. Raising concerns about the effect the contaminants have on the people who eat them.
A new study finds oysters in Florida contain toxic forever chemicals. Raising concerns about the effect the contaminants have on the people who eat them.
From seaweed to soil: South Florida beach town finds a solution to a stinky problem
Piles of brown sargassum seaweed line the shores of Florida beaches and while it isn't harmful, the rotting smell drives beachgoers away.
Piles of brown sargassum seaweed line the shores of Florida beaches and while it isn't harmful, the rotting smell drives beachgoers away.
Manatee County introduces 'Weedoo' to help keep waterways clean
Manatee County is getting some help keeping the water clean from a bright yellow machine called Weedoo.
Manatee County is getting some help keeping the water clean from a bright yellow machine called Weedoo.
1,000 Giant African land snails found in Pasco County, officials say
Florida officials said they have been spraying snail bait in a quarantined area of New Port Richey, adding they recently found and disposed of over 1,000 Giant African land snails, which are known to cause extensive damage to vegetation, buildings and people's health.
Florida officials said they have been spraying snail bait in a quarantined area of New Port Richey, adding they recently found and disposed of over 1,000 Giant African land snails, which are known to cause extensive damage to vegetation, buildings and people's health.
Florida removes dozens of invasive snails in quarantined area of Pasco County
In June, Pasco County officials said they spotted the Giant African land snail, forcing a part of New Port Richey to go under quarantine. The invasive snail is a threat to plants, homes and people's health -- and residents say they have seen more than one.
In June, Pasco County officials said they spotted the Giant African land snail, forcing a part of New Port Richey to go under quarantine. The invasive snail is a threat to plants, homes and people's health -- and residents say they have seen more than one.
USF researchers say Spanish caves are revealing new details on sea level rise
Geosciences Professor Bogdan Onac and USF graduate students were among the international team that studied minerals in the caves dating back 4,000 years.
Geosciences Professor Bogdan Onac and USF graduate students were among the international team that studied minerals in the caves dating back 4,000 years.
Toxic 'forever chemicals' found in Tampa Bay oysters, study finds
Florida International University says oysters from Biscayne Bay, the Marco Island area and Tampa Bay all contained so-called forever chemicals, which have been linked to adverse health impacts.
Florida International University says oysters from Biscayne Bay, the Marco Island area and Tampa Bay all contained so-called forever chemicals, which have been linked to adverse health impacts.
Invasive snails spotted in Pasco County may cause meningitis in humans, Florida officials warn
Officials are warning residents in one Florida county to beware of the invasive giant African land snail, which can carry a rare rat lungworm that has the potential to cause meningitis in humans.
Officials are warning residents in one Florida county to beware of the invasive giant African land snail, which can carry a rare rat lungworm that has the potential to cause meningitis in humans.