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The Tampa Bay Estuary Program has published their State of the Bay report. The report finds that while water quality continues to improve alongside increasing public engagement towards environmental issues, researchers remain concerned about conditions in Old Tampa Bay. To learn more click here.
A cross-disciplinary team of scientists with members from the USF College of Marine Science are trying to figure out where phytoplankton gets its food. What might seem as a simple question has been vexing chemists who study the ocean for decades. The answer can have multiple impacts. To learn more click here.
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center (SPCMSC) investigates alterations to coastal and marine environments and the implications of these for natural hazards, resource sustainability, and environmental change. All happening at a building you probably pass and didn't notice. To learn more click here.
We are seeking entrepreneurs for an upcoming ocean enterprise accelerator. Hosted by our partner, Braid Theory, this 12-week program will focus on three aspects of commercialization: building capability, capacity and intellectual capital.
2025 marked the 11th year for the St. Petersburg Science Festival and the 30th year for Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute's MarineQuest. It was a fantastic opportunity for 1200+ 4th and 5th graders on School Days and 9K+ community members on the Public Day to participate in hands-on activities exploring all facets of STEAM. Kudos to the sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers and Steering Committee for another successful year.
The St Pete Science Festival is looking for volunteers and exhibitors to participate in the February 7 School Day and February 8 Public Festival. This regional celebration of the wonders of hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) is a fun event for all ages.