Speaker: Dr. Michael RobinsonAssociate Professor at Barry University Fishes are the most diverse vertebrates, and this diversity is also reflected in their wild and sometimes surprising color patterns. Join us for our June lecture where Dr. Michael Robinson will shed light on the ways fish use their colors to communicate, hide, and sometimes to do both …

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Join us for this month’s Lecture at the Lagoon, where Rebecca Reid, Education Director at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, will captivate attendees with an engaging presentation featuring Florida’s native wildlife ambassadors. Experience the thrill of meeting these rescued animals up close as Rebecca brings a selection of fascinating creatures to Manatee Lagoon. Her talk promises to …

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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 …

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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, and engage in an in-depth discussion about the distinctive …

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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 sharks with satellite devices. By …

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