Join us for our first lecture of Manatee Season to learn about Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s manatee rescue program from Manatee Biologist Amber Howell. Attendees will learn how Amber and other researchers utilize photographs to identify and track manatees, including notable sightings at Manatee Lagoon. Amber will share her fascinating experiences working with …

March Lecture 2026 “A Day in the Life of a Manatee Biologist” Read More »

Speaker: Zeke Tuszynski Florida Atlantic University Master’s student, ElasmoLab Manatee Master at Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center 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 …

August 2024 Lecture “Exploring Our Shark-Infested Waters: The Annual Migrations of Blacktip Sharks” Read More »

Join us for a hopeful and inspiring look at coral reef restoration in Florida and beyond. In honor of World Ocean Day, Manatee Lagoon welcomes back Leneita Fix, Executive Director of The Reef Institute — a West Palm Beach-based nonprofit working to protect and restore coral reefs through science, education, and community partnership. From emergency …

June Lecture 2026 “Rebuilding the Reef: Florida’s Corals and a Future Worth Saving” Read More »

We’re thrilled to welcome back Dr. Beth Brady, Senior Science and Conservation Associate at Save the Manatee Club, for an inspiring discussion on the future of manatee conservation. This talk will explore cutting-edge strategies such as citizen science, drone technology, and acoustic monitoring, offering a fascinating look at how these tools are shaping efforts to …

May Lecture 2026 “Innovative Scientific Methods to Protect Florida’s Gentle Giants” Read More »

Join us for our April lecture series, presented by one of our very own Manatee Masters! Find out how storms and sand influence sea turtle nesting. Learn about sea turtles, how they choose which beaches to nest, and how storms and waves influence sandy beaches. Discover how scientists study these dynamic environments and how South …

April Lecture 2026 “Storms, Sand, Sea Turtles: How Changing Beaches Affect Nesting in South Florida” Read More »

Speaker: Stephanie Brinez, Endangered Species Intervention Specialist, Bat Conservation International Stephanie Brinez is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a profound dedication to conservation. Through her role at Bat Conservation International, she helps to protect bat populations through education. This talk will dispel various misconceptions regarding bats, explore the different bat species present in Florida, …

November 2024 Lecture “Learn to Love Bats!” Read More »

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 working with manatees throughout Florida. …

December 2024 Lecture “A Day in the Life of a Manatee Biologist” Read More »

Speaker: Beth Brady, PhD, Senior Science and Conservation Associate, Save the Manatee Club We are excited to invite you to our January Lecture at the Lagoon, featuring Dr. Beth Brady, a Senior Science and Conservation Associate at Save the Manatee Club. This enlightening talk will delve into the innovative methods being used to enhance manatee …

January 2025 Lecture “Innovative Scientific Methods to Protect Florida’s Gentle Giants” Read More »

Speaker: Yasmeen Bruno, Outreach Coordinator, Inwater Research Group Join us at Manatee Lagoon for our March Lecture, where you will discover the fascinating research underway across Florida to better understand sea turtle life and their interactions with the environment. This lecture will delve into the methodologies scientists use to conduct in-water assessments and how their findings …

March 2025 Lecture “The Science Behind Sea Turtle Conservation” Read More »

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 how these institutions are stepping …

February 2025 Lecture “Wildlife Parks, Zoos and Conservation” Read More »