Manatee County – Sarasota County – Hillsboro County – Charlotte County
General beach info
Pollution
Pollution degrades and destroys unique beach habitats needed by animals and plants. A polluted beach is a public health risk, can reduce property values, and can inhibit the economic
Coastal erosion
Coastal erosion is the process by which local sea levels rise, strong wave action, and coastal flooding wear down or carry away rocks, soils, and/or sands along the coast. All coastlines are
Sea Turtle Nesting Season
Sea Turtle Nesting Season in the Gulf Coast runs annually from May 1st through October 31st. During the first few months of the season
Red Tide
Red Tide is a type of harmful algal bloom. Algal blooms occur when colonies of microscopic plant-like organisms that live in the sea grow out of control and produce toxins that kill fish and