09/07/2026
38 Scallops Found Thanks to the Dedication of 23 Volunteer Teams! 🌊
This year, 23 teams joined us for the Scallop Search, and together, we found a total of 38 scallops across Tampa Bay!
A huge thank you to everyone who grabbed their snorkels, hopped on a boat, and jumped in the water to search for scallops. Your efforts play a vital role in citizen science, providing valuable data that helps guide local conservation and restoration efforts. 👏💙
We're also grateful to our partners, Tampa Bay Estuary Program and Pinellas County Government, for their continued collaboration and commitment to protecting Tampa Bay's waters.
✨ A special thank you to our event sponsor, , for helping make this important work possible and for supporting community-driven conservation.
📍 Scallops found by site:
Fort De Soto: 28
Dunedin Causeway: 7
Emerson Point: 2
Grandview Park: 1
Every scallop found contributes valuable insight into the health of Tampa Bay and supports ongoing restoration and conservation efforts. Thank you to every volunteer, partner, and sponsor who helped make this year's search a success!
👀 Want to be part of the next underwater treasure hunt? Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on the 2027 Scallop Search and be the first to know when registration opens. Get your snorkels ready!
