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September Lecture 2025 “Understanding the importance of healthy seagrass habitat for our coastal ecosystems”

Visit Manatee Lagoon to learn how seagrass is a fundamental part of our marine environment. This speaker panel will include short presentations from local experts who will share insights into the ecological significance of seagrasses and discuss ongoing conservation efforts aimed at preserving these vital ecosystems. Featured Speakers Dr. Rachel Brewton, PhDAssistant Research Professor, Florida …

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July 2025 Lecture “Plastic Free Afternoon: Understanding the Environmental Impacts of Plastic Pollution and Empowering Solutions”

Join us at Manatee Lagoon for a compelling afternoon dedicated to understanding the pressing issue of plastic pollution and exploring solutions. This insightful event will feature expert speakers, including Halaina Hahn from FAU Coastal Studies Lab, Chelsea Odum from Resource Depot, and Jill Zerkowski from Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Each will provide short presentations, illuminating their …

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June 2025 Lecture “Why Mangroves Matter: Ecosystems, Communities & Stewardship”

Join us for our June Lecture at the Lagoon, where Keith Rossin will lead an inspiring conversation on the critical role mangroves play in protecting our coasts and communities. With years of hands-on restoration experience, Keith will share how these unique ecosystems safeguard shorelines, support marine biodiversity, and act as natural allies in coastal resilience. …

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May 2025 Lecture “Creating Vibrant, Sustainable Landscapes with Native Wildflowers, Grasses and Groundcovers”

Speaker: CJ McCartney, Environmental Steward, Florida Wildflower Foundation Join us for our May Lecture at the Lagoon! This talk explores how to create thriving landscapes with native plants that bring in pollinators and butterflies. Different types of sustainable gardens will be discussed, such as creating a wildflower-filled meadow, adding groundcovers to create lively lawns full of …

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“The (Sometimes) Secret World of Fish Color”

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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Wild About Wildlife!

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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A Day in the Life of a Manatee Biologist

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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Learn to Love Bats!

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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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 sharks with satellite devices. By …

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May 2024 Lecture “Mothers of the Lake Worth Lagoon”

Join us for an enlightening and captivating lecture that celebrates the remarkable bond between moms and babies in the Lake Worth Lagoon ecosystem. Our panel of expert speakers will share their knowledge and passion for the fascinating world of marine life. For this special Mother’s Day event we will have food and beverage trucks onsite, …

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