June 7 Seminar: Blue World Research Institute
MRC partners with Save the Manatee Club to host this Lunch & Learn Seminar, presented by Kimberleigh Dinkins, Senior Conservation Associate at Save the Manatee Club.
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What’s New
Volcanoes Erupting in Florida’s Estuaries!
The Marine Resources Council is thrilled to partner with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to develop plastic-free shoreline
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Indian River Lagoon Report Card on Tour! What is Killing Lagoon Seagrass?
Marine Resources Council released this year’s Indian River Lagoon Health Update Report Card during the legislative session and provided every
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Kids for Conservation Virtual 5K
Gather the family for MRC’s Kids for Conservation Virtual 5K! All proceeds go directly to supporting educational programs! Registration open to May 22.
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Summer Camp
MRC’s summer camp, hosted in Brevard County, inspires and educates youth about the importance of the IRL. Check back in the Spring for next summer’s camp!
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Sing to Save the Seagrass
MRC partners with Engel & Volkers Horizon Group, Caliber Home Loans, & the Pineda Inn Bar & Grill in hosting this family-friendly event improve the health of the Indian River Lagoon.
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IRL Report Card 2022 Update
MRC’s IRL Report Card assembles the most accurate data of Lagoon conditions to date. Find out what’s happening in the latest release.
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Humans Are Threat to Endangered Whales
WESH 2 News reports North Atlantic right whales have been listed as endangered for 80 years, and in 2020 their status was upgraded to critically endangered.
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Plastic-free Shoreline Restoration
Most Indian River Lagoon oyster reefs have disappeared due to polluted water, over-harvesting, and other harmful human activities. Concrete “oyster volcanos” are a possible solution.
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MRC’s Love Our Lagoon Celebration
The MRC Love Our Lagoon Celebration on February 12, 2022, has been rescheduled to November 4, 2022.
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Virtual Field Trips
Escape the classroom or your home by joining us on a Virtual Field Trip and find out what happens to all the rainwater when it falls, why mangroves make a difference, how each of us can help sea turtles survive, and more.
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Low-Impact Development (LID)
Marine Resources Council is working hard to build momentum and support for better stormwater management using proven Low-Impact Development techniques. With support from twenty partners, MRC has sent letters to over 120 local and state leaders.
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Climate Change & the IRL
The health of our Lagoon and coastal ocean is jeopardized by the increasing heat content of the ocean and atmosphere. But it’s not too late to take action.
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MRC’s Mangrove Nursery
Marine Resources Council is proud to be the only licensed aquatic nursery in the State of Florida specializing in and dedicated to mangroves.
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Virtual Learning
MRC is offering free classroom lessons for grades 3–6 through our Virtual Learning programs! Students will discover the importance of our Indian River Lagoon.
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