Post Type: 2024 Lecture Archive

Whitney Crowder, Co-founder & Director of Operations of Sea Turtle Care & Conservation Specialists

July Lecture “Plastic Free Afternoon: Understanding the Environmental Impacts and Empowering Solutions”

Join us for an enlightening afternoon dedicated to exploring the pervasive effects of plastic on our environment and discovering actionable steps to make a difference. Starting at 11 am, indulge in eco-friendly food options from our sustainable food trucks while engaging in various activities that highlight the importance of reducing plastic consumption. At 2:00 pm, …

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March Lecture “Sharks & Goliath Grouper of Florida: Stories of Conservation”

Speaker: Christopher Malinowski, PhDDirector of Research and Conservation Dr. Chris Malinowski, Director of Research and Conservation for the Ocean First Institute, joined Manatee Lagoon as the speaker for our March Lecture at the Lagoon. During this lecture, he discussed important conservation issues impacting coastal ecosystems in Florida and beyond, through the lens of his research …

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February Lecture “The Effects of Ocean Acidification On Clam Growth and Survival: An Uncertain Future for Florida’s Estuaries and Aquaculture Industry”

Speaker: Noah Gorman Marine Biology Student at Florida Atlantic University Honors College Manatee Master at Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center Within the aquaculture industry, Florida estuaries are utilized for their potential to grow commercially harvestable clams. The smallest size clams ready to be planted, called ‘seed clams” are placed in field nurseries across …

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August Lecture “Exploring Our Shark-Infested Waters: The Annual Migrations of Blacktip Sharks”

Speaker: Zeke Tuszynski Florida Atlantic University Master’s student, ElasmoLab Manatee Master at Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center Each year, massive congregations of blacktip sharks gather off the coast of South Florida for the winter before embarking on a remarkable northward migration up the U.S. East Coast, reaching as far as north as Long …

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Speaker: Dr. Liv Williamson Program Manager at Revive & Restore

April Lecture “Helping Corals Take the Heat: Biotech and Interventions for Coral Conservation”

Speaker: Dr. Liv Williamson Program Manager at Revive & Restore Despite their immense economic and ecological importance, coral reef ecosystems are declining at an alarming rate due to climate change and other human impacts. If corals have a chance of surviving in their rapidly warming and changing world, interventions are urgently needed to help them …

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January Lecture “Foraminifera: Evolution, Ecology, and Symbiosis”

Speaker: Susan Richardson, PhD Affiliated Assistant Research Professor of Biology Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University Dr. Richardson is a research professor at the FAU Wilkes Honors College, where she has been teaching since 2002. In addition to her role at the college, she is also a research associate in the Department of Paleobiology at …

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September Lecture “Wild About Wildlife!”

Speaker: Rebecca Reid Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Education Director Rebecca Reid, Education Director at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, will captivate attendees with an engaging presentation featuring Florida’s native wildlife ambassadors. Experience the thrill of meeting these rescued animals up close as Rebecca brings a selection of fascinating creatures to Manatee Lagoon. Her talk promises to spark your …

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