It's this experience that county officials hope will bring more tourists to the area. Today's Adventure is an offshoot of that program. The grant is part of the state's support of eco-tourism projects, said Dr. Geoffrey Patton, a marine scientist in charge of Marine Life Adventures. They see that they're doing something that helps. It's small potatoes, but it's incremental.
Participants study the gulf's marine life and help the environment at the same time.
For information The Clearwater Marine Aquarium offers Today's Adventures from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bring a camera, sun screen, snorkeling gear, beach shoes, a towel, bug spray and lunch. To reserve a seat, call 441-1790, ext. St. Petersburg Times. All rights reserved.