Thank you to the Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County for supporting FMSEA 2026! 💙🌊
For 30+ years, they’ve helped keep kids safe, healthy & in school—supporting families and strengthening the community.
Our children. Our future.
#FMSEA2026
🌊 Session 5 at #FMSEA2026 (3:20–4:10)!
Creative ocean storytelling 🎨 shark research 🦈 microscopes & microplastics 🔬 + citizen science ♻️
Interactive, engaging, and classroom-ready—don’t miss it!
#MarineScienceEducation #STEM
🌊 Session 3 at #FMSEA2026 (1:10–2:00)!
Deep-sea exploration 🌌 shark science 🦈 microplastics 🧪 + marine debris solutions ♻️
Hands-on, thought-provoking, and action-driven—don’t miss it!
#MarineScienceEducation #STEM
🌊 Session 4 at #FMSEA2026 (2:10–3:00)!
Oyster restoration 🦪 sea turtle STEM 🐢 shark research 🦈 + community conservation 🌎
Hands-on, collaborative, and action-focused—don’t miss it!
#MarineScienceEducation #STEM
🌿 Indian River Lagoon Coastal Conservation Panel at #FMSEA2026
April 25 | 3:20 PM
Learn from experts about habitat restoration, citizen science & conservation in one of North America’s most biodiverse estuaries 🌊
Inspire students to become estuary stewards!
Thanks to Loggerhead Marinelife Center for sponsoring FMSEA 2026! 🐢🌊
Their work protecting endangered sea turtles through research, rehabilitation & education is making a global impact.
We’re grateful for your partnership! 💙
#FMSEA2026 #OceanEducation
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🌊 Session 2 at #FMSEA2026 (11:10–12:00)!
Whale shark activities 🦈 estuary classrooms 🌿 Everglades research 📊 Reef Relief 🐢 + documentary storytelling 🎥
Hands-on, creative, and impactful—don’t miss it!
#MarineScienceEducation #STEM
🌊 Session 2 at #FMSEA2026 (11:10–12:00)!
Whale shark activities 🦈 estuary classrooms 🌿 Everglades research 📊 Reef Relief 🐢 + documentary storytelling 🎥
Hands-on, creative, and impactful—don’t miss it!
#MarineScienceEducation #STEM
🌌 Zooplankton & Blackwater Imaging at #FMSEA2026
Discover the hidden world of deep-sea life rising at night 🌊
Featuring stunning imagery + real research from blackwater dives.
Inspire curiosity & bring ocean wonders into your classroom!
🌊 NOAA’s Marine Debris Program at #FMSEA2026
April 25 | 1:10 PM
Learn about marine debris in Florida + the 2026 Action Plan & discover how you + your students can get involved through MDMAP.
Real science. Real impact.
Service-learning connects students to real-world science through a K–12 watershed program and Indian River Lagoon monitoring. Students created curriculum, collected data, and studied water quality, leading to expanded research facilities and new learning opportunities.
Learn how to translate science into impactful, partner-led education programs. Through case studies and group activities, explore community-centered design strategies and leave with practical tools to better engage audiences and strengthen conservation education.
Explore a K–12 marine energy curriculum connecting ocean science, engineering, and careers. Learn about offshore energy, turbine tech, and classroom-ready lessons, plus receive standards-aligned resources and hands-on activities.
Discover how a K–12-based research center bridges academics and classrooms. Learn how MRIC supports student research, educator collaboration, and outreach, while offering a model for connecting schools, scientists, and real-world research.
Explore the Florida Aquaculture Technician Certification and how it prepares students for careers. Learn requirements, implementation steps, and teaching strategies to boost success while aligning with state standards and industry needs.
Discover how virtual classrooms can drive real-world conservation. Learn strategies for student-led campaigns, digital tools, and project frameworks that connect learners to local issues and create meaningful environmental impact from anywhere. @msmarinescience.bsky.social
From citizen science & aquaculture careers to marine energy + virtual conservation—this block is packed with ideas to connect classrooms, communities, & STEM.
✨ Don’t miss it!
#MarineScienceEducation #STEM
🐬 Marine Mammal Research Panel at #FMSEA2026!
April 25 | 11:10 AM
Hear from experts on dolphin, manatee & whale research, rescue, and conservation in Florida.
Walk away with classroom resources + citizen science ideas! 🌊
🌎 Climate & Resilience Education at #FMSEA2026
April 25 | 10:10 AM
Explore how climate change is impacting Florida & learn strategies to teach it effectively.
Walk away with ready-to-use resources + tools to build resilient learners 🌊
FMSEA 2026 is officially at capacity! 🎉
Thank you for the incredible support. Waitlist info will be posted on our website in the coming days—stay tuned!
April FMSEA Virtual Series features Gill Guardians 🦈
K–12 shark science curriculum with videos, activities & real data! Learn about shark biology, conservation & careers—while highlighting women of color in shark science.
Inspire the next generation of ocean advocates! 🌊
