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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Fallin’ for Florida: November Events at the Discovery Center
November events at the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center.
A Visit from Lighthouse of Pinellas
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.
The Common Octopus: A Global Master of Disguise
Want to learn more about octopuses? This is the place!
Volunteer Spotlight: Aley Onderko
Meet our touch tank and eco vessel volunteer, Aley Onderko!
The Spookiest Season: Celebrate Halloween at the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center!
Celebrate the spooky season with Tampa Bay Watch at the Discovery Center! From discovering the deep ocean to a haunted boat tour of Tampa Bay, there’s something for everyone!
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.
What’s your favorite animal fact?
Get to know some of the team at the Discovery Center and their favorite animal facts!
A Deep Dive Into Eco Tours!
Learn all about what the Discovery Center’s eco-tours entail of! Our lead environmental educator, Savannah Gandee, tells us all about our eco-vessel Discovery and the various programs we have to offer.
The Making of The Ribbit Exhibit!
Have you heard the news? The Ribbit Exhibit is officially opening to the public this Labor Day Weekend. We’ve interviewed our animal husbandry specialist, Nicole White, to get her expertise and insight on our new frogs and toads, and the set up of the exhibit.
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.
Unique Art Will Help Support the Discovery Center's Sensory Programs
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.
Summer Camp Recap!
Congratulations to the Discovery Center team on another great year of summer camp! Our campers and counselors had so much fun exploring and learning about the bay, and made memories that will last a lifetime. We asked them to share some of their favorite moments on our blog.