Shell museum’s season lecture to focus on Florida corals
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel is continuing with its Season Lecture Series at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. The next one will be:
– March 20 at 5:30 p.m.: “Florida’s Corals and the Mission to Save Them” with Rachel Morgan, senior coral biologist with The Florida Aquarium’s Coral Conservation Program in Apollo Beach
Coral reefs are among the most important living organisms in the world, sustaining life for countless species of marine life including mollusks. They are also under major threat worldwide. The Florida Aquarium in Tampa is a leader in regional coral conservation efforts, deploying strategies including reproduction and restoration of the Florida Reef Tract, and it has mobilized an array of collaborations with partners like the University of Florida and Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. Morgan will talk about the work and what lies ahead for corals in Florida.
Originally from Tampa, Morgan has always had a love for the ocean. Her interest in aquariums was brought to a new level with aquarium’s successful reproduction of corals, raising tens of thousands of offspring, and assisting in active reef restoration. She completed her undergraduate studies at Marist College and is working toward a master’s degree from UF studying coral to further restoration success.
The cost is $10 per person or free for museum members; membership will be confirmed upon registration. It includes choice of wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage and a light snack.
To register and for more information, visit ShellMuseum.org/in-person-lectures.
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