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MarineQuest

Discover Florida’s fish and wildlife and their habitats at the 19th annual MarineQuest open house. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) opens its doors for the 2013 edition Saturday October 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors of all ages can see touch tanks with live critters from Tampa Bay and learn about red tide, manatees and much more! Sponsors include the Tampa Bay Times, the City of St. Petersburg and the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. Parking and admission are free. MarineQuest is located at FWRI headquarters, 100 8th Ave. S.E., in downtown St. Petersburg. For more information call 727-896-8626 or visit MyFWC.com/MarineQuest.

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