Tampa residents called for Florida’s state government to take steps in preventing future ecological disasters while they lamented the deadly toll of the Red Tide outbreak in Tampa Bay.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ “The ocean connects us all, right?” said Ali Cammisa, 26, at a speech outside City Hall. “Emotionally, geographically, financially, literally in every way. And we have to stand up for it, and we have to do what’s right.”⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ The group of about 50 people then marched down the Riverwalk and to Armature Works. “Save the bay!” they chanted.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Gov. Ron DeSantis has faced criticism for refusing to call a state of emergency. So far, the disaster has piled up more on Pinellas County’s shores, particularly in St. Pete, and not as much in Tampa and Hillsborough County.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Read more about Sunday’s rally at the link in our bio.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ✍️: Matthew Griffin & 📷: @abaderphoto / Tampa Bay Times