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James Branaman

James Branaman specializes in storytelling through writing, photography and video and loves assignments involving both urban and wilderness explorations. Past projects have taken him scuba diving with sharks, documenting an erupting volcano and wading into alligator nests in the Everglades. His work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune. Since 2012 he’s served as Artist-in-Residence with Rocky Mountain, Acadia, Mesa Verde and Everglades National Parks, spending 2-4 weeks at a time living inside the parks working on projects with his wife, 83 Degrees Managing Photographer Julie Branaman. He is passionate about environmental issues and enjoys getting lost in the wilderness -- on purpose of course. Follow his travels on Instagram @branaman.

James Branaman's Latest Articles

Mauricio Faedo's Bakery; Seminole Heights mural; Red Star Rock Bar pup; Fodder & Shine bbq.
Experience 24 Hours in the Seminole Heights neighborhood of Tampa

Ask 10 locals to name the hippest urban neighborhoods surrounding downtown Tampa, and Seminole Heights is sure to be on their short lists. Come along as 83 Degrees experiences what you can find there.   

A small portion of the lionfish bounty is prepared for processing.
Culinary conservation hunts predator lionfish for human consumption

Tampa Bay innovators battle Gulf invaders with help from local fishermen, scientists and chefs determined to fight back before entire underwater ecosystem becomes at risk.

Eric Davis of Eli's BBQ; Dolphin in St. Joseph Sound; Karaoke at Blur; ParrotDise Express Photos by Julie Branaman
Experience 24 Hours on the streets of downtown Dunedin

Dunedin, Florida is no secret. Most travelers have heard of it and locals sometimes pronounce it “done eatin’,’’ yet it’s not a spring-break hot spot or at the top of most must-see destination lists. And that’s exactly what makes it great. 

Zach Hunter takes a bucket of clams underwater after harvesting. The clams will sit on the bottom for two days to further filter themselves.
From tide to table: Local family cultivates sustainable shellfish farming in Florida bays

Fresh Florida clams are showing up again on local restaurant menus and at farmers markets thanks to fish farmers like Two Docks Shellfish, a family-owned entrepreneurial business that harvests the bivalves in the waters of Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor.  

The Emerald; Wild Parrot; The Amsterdam; Saturday Morning Market
Experience 24 Hours on the streets of downtown St. Pete

Whether you're a local resident looking for a staycation or someone visiting the Tampa Bay area for just a day or two, here's a quick walking tour around downtown St. Pete that will introduce you to some memorable people and places.

Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition co-founder Carlton Ward paddles the Rainbow River during a Trail Mixer.
Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition focuses on state’s natural environment

A Tampa Bay trio embarks on a 70-day, 900+ mile expedition to raise awareness for the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The journey is being shared on the National Geographic website.

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