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December 2024 Lecture “A Day in the Life of a Manatee Biologist”
Speaker: Amber Howell, Southeast Field Station Lead, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Manatee Program Amber Howell is the Southeast field station lead for Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Manatee program covering from Ft. Pierce to Key West. She started with FWC in 2009 and has 15 years of experience
December Lecture 2025 “Understanding and Conserving Manatees and Their Habitat”
Join us at Manatee Lagoon for our December lecture series with Education Coordinator Elyse Geraghty from the Manatee Observation and Education Center. Elyse will deliver an educational experience about our Florida manatees and the intriguing marine creatures they share their habitats with. This program will also feature guest appearances from
Educational Videos
Watch these brief 1 – 5 minute videos to hear from one of our Manatee Masters and occasional special guests as they answer some commonly asked questions and discuss what they see at our center. View videos and access links to supplemental activities by selecting the titles below. https://youtu.be/4QHECv4Pp0s INTRO
Educator Resources
Experience a Manatee Lagoon visit without having to step foot on our property. Our educators, known as our manatee masters, invite you to take a virtual step into the world of manatees and Manatee Lagoon through the following educational resources.
Exploring Our Shark-Infested Waters: The Annual Migrations of Blacktip Sharks
Each year, massive congregations of blacktip sharks gather off the coast of South Florida for the winter before embarking on a remarkable northward migration up the U.S. East Coast, reaching as far as north as Long Island. During their stay in Florida, Zeke and his lab-mates capture and tag these
FAQs
Most of the information about Manatee Lagoon activities and programs can be found by browsing this website. Here are some additional answers to questions you might have about our facility. What is the Cost of Admission? Manatee Lagoon is free to visit and free onsite parking is available. Guests can
Featured Exhibits
ROTATING EXHIBIT: Manatee Madness Learn More BENEATH THE SURFACE: Our Connection to Florida’s Manatees Learn More SEAGRASS NURSERY Learn about its benefits Learn about Lake Worth Lagoon Discover its nature Wonderful World of Seagrasses Learn More Artificial Reefs Matter Dive into fun facts Learn More Self-Guided Tour Learn More Lionfish
February 2024 Lecture “The Effects of Ocean Acidification On Clam Growth and Survival: An Uncertain Future for Florida’s Estuaries and Aquaculture Industry”
Speaker: Noah Gorman Marine Biology Student at Florida Atlantic University Honors College Manatee Master at Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center Within the aquaculture industry, Florida estuaries are utilized for their potential to grow commercially harvestable clams. The smallest size clams ready to be planted, called ‘seed clams” are
February 2025 Lecture “Wildlife Parks, Zoos and Conservation”
Speaker: Jason Jacobs, CEO, Lion Country Safari Join us at Manatee Lagoon for our February Lecture featuring Jason Jacobs, CEO of Lion Country Safari. In his talk, Jason will explore the critical role of wildlife parks and zoos in global conservation efforts. Discover the challenges faced by wildlife worldwide and learn