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Tampa Bay’s Science and Nature News Journal

  • October 19, 2021
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Student Visionaries to Showcase Future of Tampa Bay’s Resilience at 2026 Design Challenge

  • March 25, 2026
The next generation of planners and designers will converge at the University of South Florida to present bold…
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eDNA deployed in the Everglades could help track invasive species in Tampa Bay

  • March 19, 2026
Environmental DNA, or eDNA, which allows early detection of invasive species by monitoring cellular material (like skin or…
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Bird populations are plummeting but citizen-scientists can help

  • March 15, 2026
Scientists estimate that North American bird populations have declined by nearly 3 billion since 1970. While it would be…
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Call for entries: 2026 Future of the Region Awards

  • March 6, 2026
Last year, environmental leaders and programs swept the stage at the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) 31st…
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Gulf Coast Trail to connect Pinellas to Naples

  • February 27, 2026
You can’t walk, run or bike it just yet, but ambitious plans to link Tampa Bay with Naples…
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Freezing temperatures, ongoing drought increase risk of wildfires this spring

  • February 18, 2026
If all those dead brown branches and leaves in your yard are making you unhappy, just be glad…
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Feeling stressed? Help yourself by stepping into the shade of trees

  • February 5, 2026
Have you ever considered a walk in a tree-shaded park to relieve stress? If you have, you’re hardly…
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MarineQuest & St. Pete Science Festival return on Feb. 7

  • January 29, 2026
Tampa Bay’s biggest science events of the year geared to kids of all ages are scheduled for Saturday,…
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Avoiding PFAS: Easier said than done

  • January 22, 2026
First, the good news: most Tampa Bay residents don’t need to worry about PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)…
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Potentially dangerous levels of PFAS found in surface waters, fish and sediment across the Tampa Bay region

  • January 16, 2026
Like DDT when it was first introduced in the 1930s, PFAS were originally considered miracle products. They made…
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