THE BAY BLOG

We believe that environmental education should be fun and accessible for everyone— from curious kids to lifelong learners. On The Bay Blog, our marine science educators and interns dive into their favorite topics, conjuring up engaging stories and insights just for you.

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Turtles of Tampa Bay

Sea turtles play vital roles in maintaining the health of oceans around the world. They have been an essential part of marine ecosystems for over a 100 million years. Read all about the different sea turtles of the bay in this informative blog from Discovery Center team member Nate Perez.

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Invasion of Lionfish

We’ve interviewed Zoe Caraffi, our education coordinator, about the ins and outs of the invasive lionfish. Read our new blog post to uncover the truth about these problematic fish and to come join a hands on lionfish dissection with us.

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