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Cockroach
Bay
Aquatic
Preserve
Located in an undeveloped area
of Tampa Bay, relative to the surrounding urban centers, Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve was designated in 1976. The preserve consists of 8,583 acres and runs southwest from the mouth of the Little Manatee River to the Manatee County line.
Habitats in Cockroach Bay AP include seagrass beds, salt marshes, mangrove stands, and blackwater streams.
While there has
been relatively
limited disturbance
to this area in the past,
some of the largest
threats to the
ecosystems in
Cockroach Bay AP
include increasing
development
and use.
Explore
wild Tampa Bay and escape from the hustle of city life by paddling in Cockroach Bay AP.
TBAP staff improved the public access and recreation opportunities in CBAP with the creation of two paddling trails in 2009.
The trails were recently added to AllTrails! The app allows members of the pubic to review and comment on routes, which helps staff monitor trail conditions without being on-site.
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