Lectures begin at 9 a.m. and will last until approximately 10 a.m. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided starting at 8:30 a.m. Free with the price of admission ($3.25 for seniors 55+, $4.25 for adults), but space is limited. 

Seagrasses: Importance, Decline, and Opportunities for Restoration with Dr. Conor MacDonnell, Post-Doctoral Associate at the University of Florida and Florida Oceanographic Society. Seagrasses are an important and underappreciated ecosystem that has declined significantly in the last few decades. This presentation will discuss the value of seagrasses in Florida, current trends, and how restoration may help reverse losses of seagrass.