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Reflections on the Lagoon

marine science, environmental education, Lunch and Learn Webinars, Events

The Marine Resources Council is pleased to partner with Nick Sanzone, Environmental Scientist and Steward, to present June’s Lunch and Learn: Reflections on the Lagoon.

International Coastal Cleanup 2023

sustainability, marine science, environmental education, volunteer, Get Involved, Events

The Marine Resources Council invites you to join in for this year’s cleanup to help remove trash and debris from the shorelines of the Indian River Lagoon.

MRC’s Progress Report

Lunch and Learn Webinars, Events, marine science, environmental education

The Marine Resources Council is pleased to present MRC’s Progress Report: A Lagoonside Chat. Join Jim Moir, MRC Board Chair and Interim Executive Director, to host this Lunch & Learn Seminar.

Volunteers Essential: Protecting the IRL Day by Day

environmental education, in the news, habitat restoration

Merritt Island Now‘s Patty Smith talks with MRC’s LagoonWatch Coordinator Kara Woods and area volunteers about how community members can help restore and preserve the Indian River Lagoon.

2023 Progress Report

Seagrass, Get Involved, marine science, habitat restoration, stormwater, low impact development, green infrastructure

MRC’s first Indian River Lagoon Coastal Community of East Central Florida Progress Report shares progress made and work yet to be done in restoring the Indian River Lagoon.

April 2023 Lunch and Learn Seminar: Story for Scientists: Crafting Conservation Conversations

Apr. Seminar: Story for Scientists

Lunch and Learn Webinars, Events, marine science, environmental education

Learn about the science behind our draw to water—and see how to harness this neuro-conservation in our outreach efforts to motivate change—with Paola Espita, Impact Media Producer & Strategist at Ola’pi Creative, at our April Lunch & Learn Seminar.

March 2023 Lunch and Learn Seminar: Algal Blooms in Florida’s Waters

Mar. Seminar: Algal Blooms in Florida’s Waters

Lunch and Learn Webinars, Events, marine science, environmental education

Discover multiple harmful algal bloom species found in Florida and current efforts to understand their bloom dynamics better.

Feb. Seminar: Seagrass and Seaweeds in the IRL

The Marine Resources Council is pleased to present Part Two of our FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Miniseries, Seagrass and Seaweed in the Indian River Lagoon. We warmly welcome Rachel Brewton, HBOI-FAU Research Scientist, to host this Lunch & Learn Seminar.

January 2023 Lunch and Learn Seminar: FAU Harbor Branch

Jan. Seminar: Marine Mammal Stranding

environmental education, Lunch and Learn Webinars, Events, marine science

Learn how FAU’s experts respond to marine mammal strandings, assist with necropsies, participate in cetacean rescue events, and perform monthly boat-based photo identification/population assessment surveys in order to collect data for scientific analysis at the Institute and across Florida.

2022 MRC Low Impact Development Conference

In this mid-year letter, you will read highlights of what MRC is doing to restore balance to the 150-mile-long lagoon — and why.

Lagoonside Chat Reception Jan. 26

Sending Out an S.O.S.

Youth Education, Get Involved, marine science, habitat restoration, stormwater

Imagine a crystal clear Indian River Lagoon with meadows of sparkling emerald seagrass teaming with schools of fish and an abundance of other marine life. With your support it can happen.

Reggae Benefit for the Lagoon

Dec. Seminar: Right Whale Update

north atlantic right whale, Lunch and Learn Webinars, Events, marine science, environmental education

Tune in for the latest on the plight of the North Atlantic Right Whale — population updates, boat speed regulations, and mega cruise ships.

Hope for a Languishing Lagoon

habitat restoration, environmental education, in the news

The Marjorie looks at the fragile gains the Indian River Lagoon has made after a decade of intense algal blooms. “We’re about halfway home,” says one expert.

MRC Low Impact Development Conference

low impact development, LID, green infrastructure, GI, Events, stormwater

MRC’s Low Impact Development Conference offers solutions to keep polluted stormwater from entering coastal estuaries, especially the Indian River Lagoon.

MRC’s Love Our Lagoon Celebration

Get Involved, Events, 2022 Love Our Lagoon Celebration

Celebrate the 20th Annual MRC Awards to Honor IRL Conservation Heroes at the Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront on Sat., November 4, 2022, from 5-8:00 pm.

Nov. Seminar: Pyrodinium bahamense

Lunch and Learn Webinars, Events, marine science, environmental education

Much like a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, Pyrodinium bahamense combines two amazing ingredients — toxicity and bioluminescence.

Youth Education

Youth Education, Education Highlight

Through hands-on learning and inquiry-based activities in our summer camps, field trips, and guest speakers, MRC inspires a lifelong passion for the environment and its well-being.