Red Tide is being monitored by two organizations in the District - Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and USF College of Marine Science....the latest prediction from the University of South Florida College of Marine Sciences, released late Wednesday, shows the bloom moving southward again. If it proves true, that would mean Pinellas County’s beaches could remain unsullied by Red Tide for a while longer..http://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/Red-Tide-concentrations-grow-stronger-in-Pinellas-but-so-far-fish-kills-are-from-far-offshore_171117916
Port Security Conference – November 4 and Underwater Minerals Conference – November 9 - 14
We rely on hurricane categories to gauge risk, but what if the scale is leaving out the biggest dangers? Jennifer Collins, a hurricane researcher and professor in USF’s School of Geosciences, coauthored a new research paper proposing a more comprehensive approach.
We’re deep into drafting the Tampa Bay Ocean Strategy, a bold blueprint to spotlight our rising ocean economy and the region’s strategic edge. With a clear, unified message, we’re positioning Tampa Bay to attract national attention and future investment.