Brevard County SOIRL Program
Learn about Brevard County’s Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program, a plan for investing in diverse projects to reduce pollution, at MRC’s October Lagoon at Noon event.
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marine science
Developing New Shoreline Restoration Techniques
The Marine Resources Council’s Mara Skadden, Restoration Coordinator at MRC and Adjunct Professor for Biology at EFSC, presents the September 2023 Lagoon at Noon: Developing New Shoreline Restoration Techniques.
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Sebastian Inlet Seagrass Monitoring
The Marine Resources Council is pleased to partner with Don Deis, Environmental Scientist, to present August’s Lunch and Learn: Sebastian Inlet Seagrass Monitoring.
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Understanding What’s Ailing the Lagoon
MRC partners with Heather Stapleton, Community Engagement Coordinator at the IRL National Estuary Program, to present July’s Lunch and Learn: Understanding What’s Ailing the Indian River Lagoon… and Finding Solutions to Bring it Back to Health.
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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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International Coastal Cleanup 2023
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.
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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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2023 Progress Report
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.
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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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Sending Out an S.O.S.
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.
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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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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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Volcanoes Erupting in Florida’s Estuaries!
MRC is thrilled to partner with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to develop plastic-free shoreline restoration solutions.
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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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Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival Dissolved
The largest birding festival in the U.S. has been discontinued after over twenty successful years of bringing ecotourism to our
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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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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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