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While red tide conditions remain much-improved along Pinellas County’s Gulf beaches, the same can’t be said for areas in and along Tampa Bay. A report released July 9 by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says bloom concentrations of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, were observed in water samples taken in Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough and Sarasota counties with the highest concentrations in Tampa Bay. Concentrations from high to background levels were found in Pin...

Mounds of dead fish close beaches, prompt around-the-clock cleanup in Pinellas, Hillsborough counties Catherine Hawley reports TAMPA, Fla. - Massive amounts of dead fish are washing onshore across Tampa Bay. Several beaches are closed and crews are racing to clean up the smelly, decaying mess. Bay Area experts say it’s happening because of red tide, but it’s early in the season to see such high concentrations of the algae. The city of Tampa shut down the dog beach at Picnic Island Park Frid...

For 30 years, the Oceanography Camp for Girls has inspired teens to pursue careers in science Teresa Greely, ’85, MS ’94 and PhD ’08, far left, has served as the camp’s director since 1994. Angela Lodge, a former social worker and youth development expert who co-directed the camp for more than 20 years, stands at far right. [Photo: College of Marine Science] By Kristen Kusek MA AND MS ’98 | College of Mar...

Beach communities are getting ready to participate in one of nature’s yearly miracles that takes place from May 1 through Oct. 31 — the hatching of sea turtles and their struggle to survive the perilous trek to the sea. According to Pinellas County’s Coastal Management Program, adult male turtles never leave the water, but to give birth female turtles come ashore in the dark, dig a hole using their flippers, and lay 100 to 150 eggs at a time. During the course of a season, a sing...

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Coast Guard rescues woman, two dogs in sailboat off Pinellas coast The sailboat was taking on water near Shell Key when the woman radioed for help, according to the Coast Guard.     Coast Guard vessels rescued a woman and two dogs who were in a sailboat taking on water in rough conditions off Shell Key on Saturday. [ U.S. Coast Guard Southeast ] Published Jan. 16 ST. PETERSBURG — A woman and two dogs were rescued Saturday from a 32-foot sailboat taking on water in rough conditions ne...