Weather and Whatever - Episode 3- Seagrass, Salinity & Solutions: The Future of Tampa Bay

Weather and Whatever - Episode 3- Seagrass, Salinity & Solutions: The Future of Tampa Bay

March 2, 2026 · 21 min · Episode 3

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This episode discusses the challenges faced by Tampa Bay regarding seagrass loss and environmental changes, featuring insights from local scientists.

Tampa Bay has faced challenges, but it always fights back. In this episode, I head back to my hometown to speak with scientists at the Tampa Bay Estuary Program about seagrass loss, rising temperatures, changing salinity, and what those shifts mean for the future of the Bay. From deploying temperature loggers in seagrass beds to innovative water restoration projects in local neighborhoods, this episode explores how science and community action work together to protect our coast. One thing has...

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