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FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · 1h

We can’t wait to “Connect the Dots” with you this April in Fort Pierce! 🌴
Share this with your fellow educators, students, and ocean advocates — let’s make FMSEA 2026 unforgettable. 💙

#FMSEA2026 #MarineEducators #OceanConnection

FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · 1h

💸 Funding Opportunities Available!

Scholarships: Apply by Jan 15 for help with conference costs.

Project Grants: Apply by Dec 12 for $500 to support your marine education project.

Details & links in Bio
#GivingBlue #MarineEducation

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FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · 1h

🔹 Call for Concurrent Sessions
Got a great lesson, program, or outreach idea? Share it!
We’re seeking 50-minute sessions that connect:

Audiences with conservation

Programs with communities

Educators with resources

STEM disciplines & more!

🗓️ Submit by Jan 26, 2026
#STEMEducation #OceanLiteracy

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FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · 1h

🐠 NEW this year: Student Poster Session!
College students—this is your chance to present your research or outreach work at FMSEA 2026 during the President’s Circle SciCafe on April 24.

Gain experience, network with professionals, and showcase your marine science passion!
🗓️ Submit by Jan 26, 2026

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FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · 1h

🌊 Call for Presentations & Posters – FMSEA 2026 Conference! 🌊
We’re so excited to announce the FMSEA 2026 Annual Conference — happening April 23–26 in Fort Pierce, FL!

Theme: “Connecting the Dots” — celebrating the many ways marine educators inspire connection and curiosity. 💙
#FMSEA2026 #Education

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FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · 8d

Apply for the FMSEA Project Grant and get $500 to bring your marine science program to life!
📅 Deadline: Dec 12, 2025
💡 Open to: Current FMSEA members with innovative marine education projects

🔗Link on Website.

#FMSEA #MarineScience #EducatorGrant #STEM #TeachingInnovation #FlTeachers

FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · 8d

And because all our felines couldn't fit in just one post, we had to make two!

FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · 8d

🐾Happy National Cat Day!🐾

From ship cats to seaside kitties, felines have always been part of ocean adventures — keeping sailors' company and seas pest-free! 🐈

Here’s to our purrfectly curious explorers who remind us to protect our blue planet.

#NationalCatDay #FMSEA

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FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · 9d

💙 Your generosity in action! FMSEA Teacher Scholarships help educators attend the annual conference — bringing new lessons and inspiration back to their students. Support teachers who bring the ocean to the classroom. 🌊
#GiveBlue
#SupportFMSEA
#FMSEAScholarships

FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · 11d

We had a fun time at the Guy Harvey Conservation Summit at Busch Gardens! The event provided K-12 educators with professional development in marine science through training, activities, and resources. This is part of the Guy Harvey Educators program, aiming to inspire future ocean conservationists.

Reposted by FMSEA

Jason Robertshaw @technotional.bsky.social · 12d

Representing @fmsea.bsky.social at the Guy Harvey Conservation Summit. 200+ educators are getting salty. www.linkedin.com/posts/valeri...

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FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · 14d

Today is #NationalMarineSanctuaryDay! #OnThisDay in 1972, Congress enacted the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act. Today, our system of public waters spans over 629,000 square miles of our ocean and Great Lakes. Join the celebration at NationalMarineSanctuaryDay.org!

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FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · 19d

It’s International Sawfish Day! These incredible, endangered rays are native to Florida waters — and need our help. Learn how to bring sawfish conservation into your classroom with internationalsawfishday.org
#SawfishStrong
#InternationalSawfishDay
#OceanConservation

FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · 20d

🐙 It’s Cephalopod Week! From clever octopuses to color-changing cuttlefish, these brainy ocean animals keep us inspired. Choose from our curated selection of resources at tinyurl.com/2x8aews9! 💙

FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · 26d

💙 We’re launching our Give Blue campaign to grow marine science education across Florida! This month, your gifts support teacher scholarships — helping more educators attend FMSEA 2026. Every donation makes waves. 🌊

FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · 28d

📢 Big news! Applications for FMSEA 2026 Grants are now OPEN!

Join us in Fort Pierce this April 23–26 for ‘Connecting the Dots.’
Apply today at FMSEA.org!
#FMSEA2026 #Grants #MarineEducation #connectingthedots #linkinbio

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FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · Oct 6

🌎 Happy World Habitat Day! Healthy habitats = healthy oceans 🌊. From mangroves to reefs, we love bringing these ecosystems into our classrooms. How are you protecting your blue backyard? 💙 #WorldHabitatDay #FMSEA #MarineEducation

FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · Oct 5

🌎 Happy World Teachers’ Day!
We’re celebrating our FMSEA Teacher of the Year, Erin Ryan Gigele, a middle school marine science teacher in North Palm Beach. Thank you, Erin, for inspiring the next wave of ocean advocates! 💙🐚

#WorldTeachersDay #FMSEA #MarineScienceEducation #OceanEducation

FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · Sep 27

🔬 Connecting Science + Educators
📚 Connecting Curriculum + Standards
🎨 Connecting Art + Marine Science
🤝 Connecting Partners + Communities
♻️ Connecting to Conservation
🚀 Connecting to the Future

FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · Sep 27

What does Connecting the Dots mean?
It’s about celebrating the many ways marine science education builds bridges: between people, ideas, and our blue planet 💙🌍

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FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · Sep 27

🎉 Save the Date!

FMSEA 2026 Annual Conference
📍 Fort Pierce, FL
📅 April 23–26, 2026
✨ Theme: Connecting the Dots

Join marine science educators statewide to celebrate connections across disciplines, communities & ecosystems 🌊

👉 sites.google.com/fmsea.org/we...

#FMSEA2026 #MarineScienceEducation

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FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · Sep 26

Join the GenSea Shoreline Cleanup Challenge!
Sign up now at joingensea.org to take part in making a difference in your community by leading a cleanup near your local body of water and joining young ocean advocates from around the world!
Sign up before the deadline of Tuesday, September 30th, 2025

FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · Sep 12

Join Manatee Lagoon for a Lecture at the Lagoon to learn about the vital role of seagrass in marine environments. Local experts will present on its ecological importance and discuss conservation efforts. Enjoy snacks from Friends of Manatee Lagoon and treats from Kobschies Ice Rolls food truck.

FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · Sep 10

Join Mote Marine Laboratory on 9/15 for Dive Into Dot Day. Celebrate the school year with a program inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. Students will explore marine life patterns and their survival uses. Participate in a guided art activity to create an ocean-themed masterpiece. #FreeEvent

FMSEA @fmsea.bsky.social · Sep 9

And we're on live with Kara from @ocearch.bsky.social to learn more about the educational resources available! #FactsNotFear #FMSEA #OCEARCH