We are so lucky to have Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico right in our own backyard. Whether you head out to fish, paddle, go for a boat ride, or hang out on the beach, your actions directly impact the health of the coast. The better we treat our waters, the more we will be able to enjoy all of the recreational, economic, and health benefits they provide. Paddling is a great way to enjoy the bay without adding any additional greenhouse gas emissions to the equation. Minimize your trash by keeping everything secured in a dry bag.

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Curious about who hangs around Sarasota Bay's artificial reefs? Check out our blog post about SBEP's most recent artificial reef study. https:// sarasotabay.org/ sbep-study-confi rms-economicall y-important-fis h-use-new-artif icial-reef-desi gns/

Posted on Mar 04, 2021  •  Facebook

Do you have experience in field biology and a passion for working with volunteers? Come spend a summer working with SBEP! We're hiring a temporary, part-time, paid intern to coordinate an exciting new citizen science project in Sarasota Bay. Open to current students or recent graduates with...

Posted on Feb 25, 2021  •  Facebook

Volunteer opportunity to help clean up beautiful Sister Keys on March 6th - register with Sarasota Bay Watch. It's a beautiful time of year to make a difference for Sarasota Bay!

Posted on Feb 23, 2021  •  Facebook

Check out our Executive Director talking about Sarasota Bay seagrass in the Huffington Post! Seagrass meadows are vital habitats in estuaries around the world, but they face a number of threats, from coastal pollution to propeller scarring. SBEP is working with our partners to understand drivers of...

Posted on Feb 22, 2021  •  Facebook

Happy Monday! This is your friendly reminder that Bay Partners Grant applications are DUE ONE WEEK from today. Don'… https://t.co/aIZSf1xzLk

Posted on Feb 22, 2021  •  Twitter

Bay Partners Grant applications are due in 2 weeks! Looking for ideas? Fly through google earth (… https://t.co/CGCFELv1Vj

Posted on Feb 15, 2021  •  Twitter

SBEP grant applications are open! Submit your ideas for education, restoration, or resilience projects (up to $4000… https://t.co/x3OmAIzYsY

Posted on Feb 04, 2021  •  Twitter

Time for a digital nature break! Horseshoe crabs are actually more related to spiders than crabs. From "head" to ta… https://t.co/8QVfbtqKLf

Posted on Oct 02, 2020  •  Twitter

Time for a digital nature break! Florida is home to many beautiful, native, flowering plants. Have you ever spotted… https://t.co/nhZaBSjQzE

Posted on Sep 18, 2020  •  Twitter

Digital nature break! Southern live oak trees filter and absorb stormwater before it flows into Sarasota Bay. These… https://t.co/MS2pKAGcO9

Posted on Jul 17, 2020  •  Twitter