Restoration • Education • Preservation
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.
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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.
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Tune in for the latest on the plight of the North Atlantic Right Whale — population updates, boat speed regulations, and mega cruise ships.
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Much like a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, Pyrodinium bahamense combines two amazing ingredients — toxicity and bioluminescence.
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Real world exploration is at your fingertips with MRC’s Classroom Programs! We offer a variety of presentations catered to fit your schedule.
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Learn how to inspire youth to care for the environment and connect with nature through the adventures in the Lagoona Lands Series.
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Learn about the sea turtle species that commonly nest on Brevard County beaches, the threats that they face, and how you can help them.
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Learn what green infrastructure is, how it can help reduce flooding, and how it can improve the health of the Indian River Lagoon.
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This presentation reviews the installation of the Samsons Island Submerged Lands Restoration Project, roles of project partners, lessons learned from Phase 1, and the implementation of Phase 2.
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Posh Beauty Lounge Donates $5,000 to the Marine Resources Council! MRC Executive Director Dr. Leesa Souto accepts a generous donation
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Dr. Leesa Souto, Executive Director of the Marine Resources Council, has been accepted into the Forbes Nonprofit Council. This community
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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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MRC is thrilled to partner with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to develop plastic-free shoreline restoration solutions.
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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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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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MRC partners with Keep Brevard Beautiful to host this Lunch & Learn Organics Composting Seminar, presented by Mac McCandless, Compost Coordinator.
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The Brevard Conservation Pioneers & History Seminar examines what it took to preserve land and the effort required to continue protection.
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Brevard County will improve conservation land for threatened Florida scrub jays, gopher tortoises, and other endangered wildlife to thrive.
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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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Join MRC and Tim Harrison and Anna Hutson of Native Butterfly Flowers Nursery for our February Lunch & Learn Hybrid Seminar.
Read moreFrom WESH.com Visitors Warned Not to Swim in Brevard Lake “We know that we have way more pollution coming from
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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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Join MRC and North Atlantic Right Whale Conservation Program Coordinator Julie Albert for our December Lunch & Learn Hybrid Seminar on the North Atlantic Right Whale, one of the most imperiled marine mammal species in the world.
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Join MRC and Brevard Zoo Education Program Coordinator Alana Wood for our November Lunch & Learn Hybrid Seminar on FrogWatch USA, a citizen science program comprised of volunteers who monitoring frog & toad populations to assist scientific research about these invaluable animals and what can be done to help.
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