207 Derelict Crab Traps Removed from Tampa Bay during 10-day Blue Crab Fishery Closure Twenty-two Tampa Bay Watch volunteer boaters removed 207 derelict crab traps from six locations (Belleair Bluffs, … Read more
The coral reef restoration project at our Lab in the Florida Keys has brought the Combat Wounded Veterans Challenge (CWV), the Scubanauts Int’l Kids Scuba team, and the Gold Star Families (Families who have lost a … Read more
Toxic toad also known as the Giant toad, Marine toad or the Cane toad, has been seen in the Vina Del Mar area. This particular species of toad is harmful … Read more
“Break a Bat, Plant a Ball” is our partnership with the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays support Tampa Bay Watch by funding the construction of an oyster dome when the … Read more
Mote Marine Laboratory staff freed a leatherback sea turtle entangled in a crab pot off Lido Key yesterday, April 1, lending a helping hand to Earth’s largest sea turtle species. … Read more
The beauty of the Gulf beaches is what keeps the local economy going, providing thousands of businesses with the means to keep residents employed and visitors happy. The Treasure Island … Read more
Tampa Bay Watch is thrilled to be working with local artist Bill Castleman to present the 2nd Annual Bay Life Art Exhibit featuring eight distinguished Florida wildlife artists. The event is … Read more
Cownose rays prefer shallow, brackish water like Tampa Bay, but tend to swim at the surface, reducing the risk of humans stepping on them. They are known to school in … Read more
The Cure on Wheels Cure the Bay Challenge Ride presented by AAA is scheduled for Sunday, May 1, at Tampa Bay Watch, near Ft. Desoto. A variety of cycling events are … Read more
From Chopra to Oprah, everyone’s talking about the healing power of nature, nurture, mindful meditation, yoga and GMO-free healthy eating. And St. Petersburg is riding the resurgence of sixties’ style, … Read more