Tampa Electric and The Florida Aquarium have a longstanding partnership rooted in shared values—education, conservation and community. Over the years, our collaboration has grown into a dynamic relationship that supports environmental stewardship and community engagement across the Tampa Bay region.
One example is The Florida Aquarium’s Bayview Rooftop Terrace Powered by TECO. Unveiled last month, the terrace offers scenic views of Tampa Bay and features solar technology made possible through a joint effort by Tampa Electric, The Florida Aquarium and Hillsborough County.
From left: Roger Germann, president and chief executive officer at The Florida Aquarium and Carlos Aldazabal, vice president of energy supply at Tampa Electric.
Beyond the rooftop, our partnership extends to impactful conservation work.
Tampa Electric’s vice president of energy supply, Carlos Aldazabal, serves on the Aquarium’s Board of Directors, strengthening our collaboration. At a recent board meeting, the Aquarium celebrated its 30th anniversary and recognized the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Team—based at Tampa Electric’s Florida Conservation and Technology Center (FCTC)—for their work in rehabilitating and releasing marine turtles back into the wild.
The Florida Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center Team was recently recognized for the work they do at Tampa Electric's Florida Conservation and Technology Center (FCTC) campus in Apollo Beach.
The 500-acre FCTC site in Apollo Beach is home to the Aquarium’s Conservation Campus, which includes:
- The Coral Conservation and Research Center
- The Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center
- Research and water quality laboratories
- Pollinator gardens that support local biodiversity
The Aquarium’s outstanding facilities serve as a living laboratory where their experts connect science with action, not only protecting Florida’s ecosystems but also inspiring a deeper connection between people and the natural world.
Our partnerships at FCTC also include the University of Florida, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Guy Harvey Foundation. From marine research and conservation to fish hatchery techniques to educational camps for kid and beyond, these public-private-nonprofit collaborations highlight the power of partnership in protecting Florida’s natural resources and inspiring future generations to care for the environment we share.
The public is welcome to visit our FCTC campus in person during its annual open season to personally experience our special place where science, nature and education combine for the good of our region.
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