Reflections on the Lagoon
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.
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Lunch and Learn Webinars
MRC’s Progress Report
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.
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Apr. Seminar: Story for Scientists
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.
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Mar. Seminar: Algal Blooms in Florida’s Waters
Discover multiple harmful algal bloom species found in Florida and current efforts to understand their bloom dynamics better.
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Jan. Seminar: Marine Mammal Stranding
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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Dec. Seminar: Right Whale Update
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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Nov. Seminar: Pyrodinium bahamense
Much like a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, Pyrodinium bahamense combines two amazing ingredients — toxicity and bioluminescence.
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Oct. Seminar: Educating through Storytelling
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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Sept. Seminar: Brevard County Sea Turtles
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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August 2 Webinar: Green Infrastructure
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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July 12 Seminar: Samsons Island
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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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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May 3 Seminar: Manatees
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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Apr. 5 Seminar: Organics Composting
MRC partners with Keep Brevard Beautiful to host this Lunch & Learn Organics Composting Seminar, presented by Mac McCandless, Compost Coordinator.
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Mar. 1 Seminar: Brevard Conservation Pioneers & History
The Brevard Conservation Pioneers & History Seminar examines what it took to preserve land and the effort required to continue protection.
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Feb. 1 Seminar: Florida Native Butterfly Flowers
Join MRC and Tim Harrison and Anna Hutson of Native Butterfly Flowers Nursery for our February Lunch & Learn Hybrid Seminar.
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Jan. 11 Seminar: Restore Lagoon Inflow Research
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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Dec. 7 Seminar: Right Whales: Is Extinction Avoidable?
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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Nov. 9 Seminar: FrogWatch USA Citizen Science Program
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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Oct. 5 Webinar: Updating Florida Stormwater Rules
Watch our October Lunch & Learn Webinar with Virginia Barker, Director of the Brevard County Natural Resources Management Department, who reviews the Stormwater Technical Advisory Committee’s work on updating Florida’s stormwater rules.
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Sept. 7 Seminar: In the Bedroom of the Shark
Our Sept. Lunch & Learn featured Dr. Jeff Carrier, who for the last 20 years has investigated shark mating behaviors in the only systematic study of shark mating that has ever occurred for any species, anywhere in the world.
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Aug. 3 Webinar: Restoring Rain’s Natural Path
Our August Lunch & Learn Webinar, “Restoring Rain’s Natural Path,” featured Joanie Regan, Stormwater Manager for the City of Cocoa Beach.
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July 6 Webinar: Repurposed Bottle Caps for Nutrient Removal in the IRL
Watch our July 2021 Lunch & Learn Webinar featuring Abbey Gering and “Restoring Natural Nutrient Removal in the IRL with Repurposed Plastic Bottle Caps.”
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June 1 Webinar: More than Honey!
Watch our June Lunch & Learn Webinar with Stuart Rowan, a 3rd generation beekeeper and current president and founding member of the South Brevard Beekeepers.
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May 4 Webinar: Endangered Sawfish of Florida
Watch our May Lunch & Learn Webinar on the endangered sawfish! Sawfish are large shark-like rays that once were relatively common in Florida’s coastal waters, including the Indian River Lagoon.
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