Thank You for Diving In to Make a Difference

Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers for joining us at the Bayfront Underwater cleanup!! Your time, energy, and support make this work possible, and we’re so grateful to have you be part of it. Stay tuned, we’ll be sharing the results and impact of your efforts soon!

Diving Into Science with a Whelk Derby

Science got a little salty on the water this weekend. We teamed up with Mote Marine Laboratory, New College of Florida, and Bubbles of Hope for a one-of-a-kind Whelk Derby at our clam lease. Why? Because lightning whelks love eating clams almost as much as we love restoring them.

Sarasota Bay Watch:
2025 Impact Report

From hands-on restoration to youth education and leadership, 2025 was a year of action on Sarasota Bay. See how Sarasota Bay Watch turned community support into real results on and around the water.

The Revival of Jim Neville Marine Preserve

Jim Neville Marine Preserve is more than a scenic island—it’s a story of resilience and renewal. This 104-acre sanctuary is now the focus of a powerful naturalization effort. With the return of native plant species, wildlife is thriving, and the island is being transformed. Discover how our community came together to heal a coastal treasure.