Sanibel Sea School to offer adult learning opportunities
During the month of February, the Sanibel Sea School will host three events for adults who want to learn more about the ocean.
On Feb. 13, a screening of the documentary “180 Degrees South” will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the flagship campus, at 455 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Adventurer Jeff Johnson will retrace the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia. The event is donation-based and no reservations are required. The film will be followed by a discussion.
On Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon, take a field trip to the Island Water Association to learn about where the island’s drinking water comes from. It is a behind-the-scenes experience not to miss. Cost is $10 per person and space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, call 239-472-8585.
Dr. Valerie Paul, director of the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce and head scientist of the Chemical Ecology Program, will offer a guest lecture on Feb. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Sanibel Sea School. Paul researches marine chemical ecology, marine plant and herbivore interactions, coral reef ecology, and the ecological roles of marine natural products. More specifically, in her coral reef ecology research she studies the impact of cyanobacterial blooms on coral reefs and the larvae of reef building corals. Cost is $10 per person. For more information or to RSVP, call 239-472-8585.
The Sanibel Sea School is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the ocean’s future, one person at a time. For more information, visit sanibelseaschool.org or call 239-472-8585.