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Tampa Bay Estuary (where freshwater and saltwater mix) is home to an amazing array of species and is an important nursery area for shrimp, fish and crabs. The Bay Estuary also provides habitat for manatees, wading birds, dolphins and sea turtles. All of these wildlife species can be impacted by poor water quality and habitat [...]

Did you know that high nutrient levels in the Gulf can lead the occurrence of harmful algal blooms, destruction to sea grass beds, and mortality of important fishery species such as brown shrimp? Animal waste is one source of increased nutrient levels and bacterial pollution in our waters. Viewer Tip: Avoid giving your pets and [...]

Alabama has over 180 different species of freshwater mussels in its rivers and streams. Freshwater mussels are bivalve organisms related to clams and oysters. They act as food for aquatic animals, fishes and birds, as well as some land mammals. Mussels are filter feeders, meaning they feed by taking in water, filtering out plankton (microscopic [...]