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Raising Awareness of Invasive Species and Their Impacts on Tampa Bay

"Eyes On The Bay" is a campaign to educate citizens of the Tampa Bay watershed about ecological and economic problems caused by invasive plants and animals, and enlist their support in preventing introductions of invasive species and monitoring the extent of invasions.

Providing information on the Internet through our website is a key component of the program. By exploring the links below you will be able to learn about documented or potential invasive species in Tampa Bay, order educational materials or videos, and find out what YOU can do to help prevent additional invasions.

• Intruders in Paradise: A Teacher's Guide to Invasive Species (PDF Format)

• Invasive Species Seminar for Homeowners

• A Field Guide to Invasive Plants of the Tampa Bay Region (PDF Format)

• Common Invasive Species in Tampa Bay

• Alien Hitchhikers: How Invasive Species Get Around

• What YOU Can Do To Help Stop The Invasion

• Report Sightings of Marine Invasives

• Fast Facts About Invasive Species

• Most UN-Wanted: Florida's Top Ten Invasive Plants

• Brazilian Peppers: Beautiful But Bad

• Are Green Mussels Safe To Eat?

• Video Lending Library: Invasive Species Films

• Invasive Species Links

• Marine Invaders Dive Card (PDF Format)

• Guide to Recent Marine Coastal Invaders of the Southeastern United States (PDF Format)

• Fact Sheet on Chaeto Algae for Home Aquarium Owner (PDF Format)