In the three years since its opening, the Discovery Center (DC) has grown a staggering amount. Not so much in square footage, in impact. With a mission to foster a healthy Tampa Bay watershed through restoration and education, the DC team is pushing forward each year with new classes, field trips, exhibits, and determination to make marine science accessible to everyone.

Many notable marine conservation organizations have headquarters located in Florida, including Tampa Bay Watch, the Sea Turtle Conservancy, and the Audubon Society.

Students from Meadowlawn Middle School created water stories based on an interview with the Discovery Center’s Education Coordinator, Zoe Caraffi.

Meet our touch tank volunteer, Gus Larussa!

Students at Shorecrest Preparatory School were recently presented with a unique challenge — to produce a short video about the Tampa Bay watershed. Despite poor weather conditions and limited class time, they created excellent work. You can view the results and learn a few interesting facts about our local ecosystem below!

The Discovery Center recently hosted a special group of visitors from Lighthouse of Pinellas, a local organization that works to support individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Meet our touch tank and eco vessel volunteer, Aley Onderko!

Learn more about the wonderful young artist who created the Ribbit Exhibit artwork in addition to the different sensory programs and accommodations we offer at the Discovery Center.