environment

Scientists say pollution from runoff and wastewater leaks adds nutrients to the bay, fueling algae growth that hurts seagrass beds.

A marine scientist at Florida Gulf Coast University notes that the masks we've grown accustomed to wearing over the past year for COVID-19 may also filter out toxin-laden red tide droplets.

The bill would ban local governments from enforcing policies that restricts the types of fuel sources that could be used by businesses and homes. Proponents say it would ensure Florida consumers have energy options and insure energy independence.

Salt marshes are among the most productive ecosystems in the world. They create habitat for wildlife, protect shorelines from erosion, reduce flooding, and protect water quality by filtering runoff.

On Earth Day, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor introduced the Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2021, that helps expand solar energy, with a focus on helping low-income families.

Data on nitrates and phosphate will be important when determining the spill’s effect on Tampa Bay.

A pair of environmental organizations are weighing in on the Piney Point wastewater leak in Manatee County. They say the crisis at the old fertilizer plant was preventable.

Manatee County is one of the fastest growing counties in Florida. On Tuesday, residents said yes to a slight increase on their property tax bill to create a dedicated fund for land preservation.

The bill's introduction follows recent efforts by the Trump administration to accelerate deepwater fish farming, including in the Gulf of Mexico.

Kayaks make up 90% of vessel traffic throughout Weeki Wachee, and 80% of visitors surveyed said that they dock their kayaks on either side of the 7.5 mile corridor.

Scientists recently went on their annual excursion to the "dead zone" in the northern Gulf of Mexico, only to find that tropical weather disrupted the…

Massive corals planted in Florida's Coral Reef are ready to become parents in the wild.Mote Marine Laboratory’s coral reproduction scientist Hanna Koch…