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Florida Marine Science Educators Association
Founded in 1968, FMSEA is a professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to the cause of marine education in Florida. www.fmsea.org
https://linktr.ee/floridamarinescience
We’re kicking off our Virtual Series with Jenn Cotton from @headwatersscienceinstitute.org! 🎉 Learn about education resources, Lunch with a Scientist, & PD programs.
🗓 Jan 20 | ⏰ 5pm EST
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January 14, 2026 at 5:52 PM
🌊 FINAL CALL for FMSEA Award submissions! Deadline: Jan 15, 2026. Recognize remarkable marine educators in Florida for: 🏆 John Beakley Marine Science Educator of the Year 🌊 Ripple Effect Award for newcomers (5 years max) ⭐ Service Award for loyal FMSEA members. Nominate now at www.fmsea.org #OceanEd
January 13, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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“Everyone is an explorer. How could you possibly live your life looking at a door and not open it?”
— Robert “Bob” Ballard

The @fmsea.bsky.social CONFERENCE 2026 registration is now open.

Connecting The Dots
Fort Pierce, FL
April 23–26, 2026

#FMSEA2026

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FMSEA - 2026 Conference
Join marine science educators and professionals from around the state at FMSEA's 2026 Annual Conference, featuring keynote and seaside sessions with prominent speakers in ocean science, interactive pr...
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January 10, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Get outside with FMSEA 2026! 🌊 Join our Environmental Learning Center field experience—plankton labs, water quality testing & seining in the estuary.
📅 April 24 | 🎟 Limited to 20
#FMSEA2026 #MarineEd
January 9, 2026 at 3:11 PM
🌊 FMSEA 2026 registration is OPEN!
Join marine educators in Fort Pierce, FL as we Connect the Dots between research, teaching, and conservation.
🐋 Keynotes • Field experiences • Cutting-edge research
Early bird rates available → fmsea.org
#FMSEA2026 #MarineEd #OceanEducation
January 5, 2026 at 7:13 PM
🌊✨ Wrapping up 2025 with our Top 9 posts!

Thank you for learning, sharing, and making waves with us all year long. 💙

Here’s to more connection, collaboration, and ocean stewardship in 2026. Happy New Year! 🎉

#FMSEA #TopNine #YearInReview #MarineScience #OceanEducation #MakeWaves
January 1, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Wishing you a tide of joy this season. #fmsea4life
January 1, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Call for Nominations! 🏆
FMSEA is accepting nominations for the Community Partner Award, recognizing businesses & organizations advancing marine science education and ocean conservation—inside and beyond the classroom.

👉 Nominate a partner making an impact #linkinlinktree

#FMSEA #CommunityPartners
December 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Call for proposals is open! Submit to present at FMSEA 2026 in Fort Pierce.
🔹 Concurrent Session Proposals
🔹 NEW: Student Poster Session
🗓️ Deadline: January 26, 2026
#FMSEA26 #MarineScience #STEMEducation #OceanLiteracy #CallForProposals #ʟɪɴᴋɪɴʙɪᴏ #ScholarshipsAvailable
December 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
🚀 Recognize a rising star in marine education! FMSEA’s Ripple Effect Award honors early-career educators inspiring ocean learning.
#FMSEA #RippleEffect #MarineEducation #STEM #OceanLiteracy #linkinbio
December 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Calling all FL educators! $500 grants available for creative marine science projects.
Apply now to support classroom marine science innovation.
#FMSEAGrants #linkinbio #grantapplication #marinescience #scienceeducationmatters
December 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Your support funds educator grants and student opportunities. Join Giving Blue! #SupportFMSEA #GivingTuesday
December 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🕯️ Nov 30 is #LostSpeciesDay, honoring species lost and pledging to protect those still with us. At FMSEA, we focus on preserving what remains. #FMSEA #OceanEducation #Biodiversity
November 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
#GivingTuesday starts early! 💙 Join #GivingBlue to support teacher scholarships + grants that bring marine education to life. 🌊
#ScanQR #linkinbio
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
💙 FMSEA thrives thanks to dedicated members! Nominate someone for the FMSEA Service Award. #FMSEA #MarineScience #VolunteerRecognition #CommunityLeadership #linkinlinktree
November 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
☀️ Our 2026 Conference is heading somewhere sunny and full of sea life! Hotel Rooms are available now! 🐚 #FMSEA2026 #ConnectingTheDots
November 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🌊 New teachers, make a big impact! Nominate an early-career marine science educator for the FMSEA Ripple Effect Award.
#FMSEA #RippleEffect #MarineScienceEducation #EmergingLeaders #linkinbio
November 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Join FMSEA on Nov. 20 at 6pm for a call with Lucas Meers from Mickler’s Landing Turtle Patrol! We’ll explore sea turtle conservation, classroom-ready resources, and local events.
RSVP: [email protected]
🐢💙
#FMSEA #SeaTurtles #Conservation
November 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
💧 A drop of kindness can empower an educator. Inspire a future.
Your Giving Blue gift helps fund our Teacher Scholarship, so more educators can join FMSEA events + trainings. 📘💧 #GivingBlue #FMSEA
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🌊 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
November 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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
October 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
🐾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
October 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
💙 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
October 27, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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.
October 25, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Representing @fmsea.bsky.social at the Guy Harvey Conservation Summit. 200+ educators are getting salty. www.linkedin.com/posts/valeri...
October 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM