St. Andrew & St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program
Protect and Restore Our Bays Together
What We Do
Our programs include activities that can be grouped into the following categories, all working toward implementing actions identified in the CCMP and ultimately realizing our vision.
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St. Andrew & St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program
1 day ago
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) occur when certain microscopic algae grow rapidly and can produce toxins that impact wildlife, ecosystems, and people. In the St. Andrew Bay watershed, one of the most well-known HABs is Florida Red Tide, caused by the naturally occurring phytoplankton Karenia brevis. When transported into coastal waters, these blooms can release toxins that affect fish, shellfish, marine mammals, seabirds, and even humans.
You can help us track red tide in St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bays by joining our HAB Monitoring Network and collecting water samples in your community. Your observations help improve early detection and support protection of our coastal resources.
Sign up to join our email list and stay up to date on upcoming Harmful Algal Bloom Network trainigs: https://sasjbep.org/water-monitoring-volunteer-form/
St. Andrew & St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program
2 days ago
High school students!
Interested in marine science, the environment, or getting involved in your community? Join the Bay Ambassadors, a club for high school students ages 14–18 who want to learn more about our bays and take action to protect them.
Come to our kickoff meeting this Saturday, August 22nd, to meet other students, learn about what we have planned for the '26–'27 school year, and find out how you can get involved!
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Bring a friend and join us for a fun start to the new school year!
