Supported Marine Non-Profits

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Tampa Bay Boater does not sell the images, resources or services on it's pages and if your are not pleased your image being posted please let us know and we will be happy to remove it. We do this in proud support of the following marine non-profits who provide an invaluable service to everyone who enjoys the beautiful marine resources of Tampa Bay and the surrounding waters. To help support these groups Tampa Bay Boater will provide the high resolution digital images of your boat on plane, suitable for framing, with your verified donation of $100 or more to any of the following organizations (in no particular order). Please contact us before making your contribution to confirm suitable full frame images of your boat are available (include date/location and vessel description).

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ECSAR Eckerd College Search & Rescue

EC-SAR provides free towing, search and rescue, aid to sinking or grounded vessels and firefighting. Their services are free of charge and provided by students of the college whose experiences can shape a lifetime of service from Johns Pass to Longboat Pass up to 10 miles offshore.

Tampa Bay Watch

Tampa Bay Watch serves the Tampa Bay marine environment through education, science and hard work. From their self sustained summer programs, partnerships with local schools to salt marsh grass plantings, oyster bar restoration and beach clean ups there is very little of our marine environment that hasn't benefited by the caring hands of Tampa Bay Watch staff and army of volunteers.

MOTE Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Funding over 200 employees and 30 PHD scientists research that's making a difference with todays challenges and seeking potential solutions to some of todays most daunting global challenges. Through research, education, restoration and efforts to shape policy MOTE Marine carries on the legacy started in 1955 by Dr. Eugenie Clark!