Sarasota Bay

New research finds that human pollution influences the severity of red tides more directly than scientists previously understood. The connection sheds light on the need for better water-quality monitoring statewide — and ultimately, to reduce the nutrient pollution flowing into Florida’s waterways.

Nitrogen is the main pollutant of concern in Sarasota Bay. High concentrations of nitrogen spur algae growth which leads to declines in water quality.

The organization releases clams into Sarasota Bay due to their natural abilities to filter excess nutrients.

More than 800,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into Sarasota Bay after a wastewater pipe broke in Bradenton earlier this month.The spill happened while a…

Two manatees were stranded after Hurricane Irma sucked the water out of Sarasota Bay, in Manatee County.Several people posted photos of the mammals on…