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Tampa Bay Watch is recruiting volunteers to participate in the Great Bay Scallop Search by snorkeling selected sites within Boca Ciega and Lower Tampa Bay for elusive bay scallops.The goal of the event is to monitor and document the health and status of the bay scallop population. The Great Bay Scallop Search will take place on August 20th.

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Tampa Bay Watch mainly recruits volunteers with shallow draft boats, but has limited spots for canoes and kayaks. Also accepted are registrations from snorkelers without boats, but participation depends on a boater having room for you aboard their vessel.

Sign up fast for this popular event and help Tampa Bay Watch tally up the bay scallop population in Tampa Bay!