CONSERVATION LINKS

Coral Restoration Foundation – A Nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to creating offshore nurseries and restoration programs for threatened coral species.

The Ocean Foundation – Our Mission is to support, strengthen, and promote those organizations dedicated to reversing the trend of destruction of ocean environments around the world.

 

4Ocean –  One ocean. One mission. Let’s end the ocean plastic crisis together.

  

Stream2Sea – So the chemist, the environmentalist and the explorer came together to create an eco-conscious skin care line that is healthy for our bodies AND for the waters of our planet.

Green Gasparilla –  Green Gasparilla was founded by two kid-environmentalists, Demetri and Ethan. They are dedicated to bringing awareness to the dangers caused by the onslaught of Gasparilla Boat Parade beads being tossed into Tampa Bay waterways each year.

Ocean Doctor is a nonprofit organization founded in 2004 by Dr. David E. Guggenheim, dedicated to protecting and restoring our oceans through hands-on conservation. They focus on protecting & restoring our oceans, conducting ocean research, protecting coral reef ecosystems, leading??collaborative conservation projects in Cuba, and educating and inspiring our youth.

 

Reef Relief – Established in 1987, Reef Relief is a Key West based non-profit membership organization dedicated to improving and protecting our coral reef ecosystem.

EPA – Learn the issues, read about the science & technology around environmental issues, understand environmental laws and regulations.

 

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Manages fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

 

NOAA – NOAA protects, preserves, manages and enhances the resources found in 3.5 million square miles of coastal and deep ocean waters. NOAA’s  National Ocean Service provides products, services and information that  promote safe navigation, support coastal communities, sustain marine ecosystems, and mitigate coastal hazards.

 Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful – Our local affiliate of Keep American Beautiful.  It’s mission is to provide  environmental education and volunteer opportunities that  develop individual responsibility and environmental  stewardship.

Surface Water Improvement & Management Tampa Bay -In 1987 the Florida Legislature created the Surface Water Improvement & Management (SWIM) Act to protect, restore and maintain Florida’s highly threatened surface water bodies.  Under this act, the state’s five water management districts identify a list of priority water bodes within their authority and implement plans to improve them.

Tampa Bay Watch – Tampa Bay Watch is dedicated to the protection and restoration of the Tampa Bay estuary through scientific and educational programs.

 

Tampa Bay Water – TBW researches, plans and coordinates  water efficiency efforts for the Tampa Bay Region.

 

Seafood Watch – Recommendations that can help you choose seafood that’s fished or farmed in ways that have less impact on the environment.

Download the Seafood Watch Mobile App