Tue, Feb 21 VIP Tour for HBOI/FAU Members & Guests-Reservations required. 9:30am-11:30am. Meet at the Ocean Discovery Center at 9:30am. Explore special spots on campus. Call (772) 242-2559 for information and reservations.
Wed, Feb 22 Eco-Boat Trip – departs from Harbor Branch. A special look at land birds in the native scape near campus and shore birds on the Lagoon, it’s Birding 101 with Capt. Chop Lege and his knowledgeable crew. Join Friends for a short walk on campus and a trip aboard the pontoon boat “Gator” to see birds, dolphins, turtle, manatees and more. Departing 10:30 a.m. and returning in time for lunch from the Harbor Branch Café. $50pp. Reservations required. Call (772) 242-2559.
Wednesday, Feb 22 OSLS: There is no lecture this week.
Tue, Feb 28 Sunset Cruise up the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. Depart downtown Stuart from Sailor’s Return at 3:30 p.m. for a trip with Capt. Nancy up the North Fork and to some great areas for target birds. Return to dock in time to enjoy supper downtown. Reservations required. $40pp. Call (772) 242-2559 for directions and reservations.
Wed, Feb 29 OSLS: “Challenges Facing Marine Mammals in a Changing Arctic” Greg O’Corry-Crowe, HBOI/FAU – Harbor Branch’s Polar Research Program uses molecular genetic techniques and satellite-linked telemetry in the study of northern temperate, Arctic and Antarctic marine mammals. Join Dr. O’Corry-Crowe as he describes the range of modern field and lab techniques used by his program to investigate the effects of climate change and ecosystem regime shifts on marine mammals and other apex predators in the Artic.
The winter lecture series is presented every Wednesday (January 12 – March 21) at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. An opportunity to meet the speaker, appetizer buffet and cash bar follow the presentation. The lectures are open to the public, free of charge and reservations are not required. For more information please call (772) 242-2506.
March Events
Thurs, Mar 1 VIP Tour for HBOI/Members & Guests-Reservations required. 9:30am-11:30am. Meet at the Ocean Discovery Center at 9:30am. Explore special spots on campus. Call (772) 242-2559 for information and reservations.
Fri, Mar 2 Spoil Island Clean-up. Join the Friends as we cleanup our recently adopted island. It’s a different kind of fun … hard work but very rewarding. Depart HBOI at 9:30am and return around 1pm. Call (772) 242-2559.
Wed, Mar 7 OSLS: Everything’s Coming Up Corals! Research and Exploration in the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary-Joshua Voss, HBOI-FAU. Harbor Branch researchers have teamed up with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration to explore and characterize the diverse and beautiful habitats in the Flower Garden Banks, a reef system 100 miles off the coast of Texas. Join Dr. Voss for an evening of underwater enchantment with images, videos and new findings from this spectacular ocean oasis.
The winter lecture series is presented every Wednesday (January 12 – March 21) at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. An opportunity to meet the speaker, appetizer buffet and cash bar follow the presentation. The lectures are open to the public, free of charge and reservations are not required. For more information please call (772) 242-2506.
Thurs, Mar 8 Ft. Pierce Walking Tour. Learn about historic Fort Pierce, architectural preservation and incentives for renovation of a unique waterfront community. Led by Ft. Pierce Mainstreet, this trip includes lunch at Cobb’s Landing. Meet at the Ocean Discovery Center at 10:00am. Return at 1pm. $25 pp. For information and reservations call (772) 242-2559.
Tues, Mar 13 VIP Tour for HBOI/Members & Guests-Reservations required. 9:30am-11:30am. Meet at the Ocean Discovery Center at 9:30am. Explore special spots on campus. Call (772) 242-2559 for information and reservations.
Wed, Mar 14 OSLS: Human-Centered Computing-Kenneth Ford, Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition. The emerging concept of human-centered computing represents a significant shift in thinking about intelligent machines and, indeed, about information technology in general. Dr. Ford’s lecture will discuss the human-centered perspective and provide a survey of research activities at IHMN developed under this framework.
The winter lecture series is presented every Wednesday (January 12 – March 21) at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. An opportunity to meet the speaker, appetizer buffet and cash bar follow the presentation. The lectures are open to the public, free of charge and reservations are not required. For more information please call (772) 242-2506.
Tues, Mar 20 VIP Tour for HBOI/Members & Guests-Reservations required. 9:30am-11:30am. Meet at the Ocean Discovery Center at 9:30am. Explore special spots on campus. Call (772) 242-2559 for information and reservations.
Wed, Mar 21 Oil, Dispersants, and Ecosystem Health – Sara Edge, HBOI-FAU – Characterizing threats to ecosystem health from oil spills and dispersant use can be challenging, particularly in areas with diverse ecosystems, such as the Gulf of Mexico. Dr. Sara Edge will discuss the consequences of both dispersed and undispersed oil and how a better understanding of their modes of action will lead to more effective decision making.
The winter lecture series is presented every Wednesday (January 12 – March 21) at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. An opportunity to meet the speaker, appetizer buffet and cash bar follow the presentation. The lectures are open to the public, free of charge and reservations are not required. For more information please call (772) 242-2506.
Thurs, Mar 22 Airboat Trip. Departs Ocean Discovery Center at 9:30am. Return 1:30pm. Explore native habitat and see wildlife while skimming the surface of the St. Johns River. $50 pp includes a swamp lunch provided by Camp Holly. Reservations required. Call (772) 242-2559 for information and reservations.
Tues, Mar 27 VIP Tour for HBOI/Members & Guests-Reservations required. 9:30am-11:30am. Meet at the Ocean Discovery Center at 9:30am. Explore special spots on campus. Call (772) 242-2559 for information and reservations.
Wed, Mar 28 Sunken Treasure! Marine Drug Discovery for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment-Dr. Esther Guzman, HBOI-FAU. The oceans are a rich source of bioactive natural products. This lecture will focus on Harbor Branch’s drug discovery program, describing how marine-derived materials are screened to find potential novel drugs to fight pancreatic cancer and will highlight current compounds in the pipeline that demonstrate exciting potential in fighting pancreatic cancer.
The winter lecture series is presented every Wednesday (January 12 – March 21) at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. An opportunity to meet the speaker, appetizer buffet and cash bar follow the presentation. The lectures are open to the public, free of charge and reservations are not required. For more information please call (772) 242-2506.
April Events
Tues, Apr 3 Adams’ Ranch Tour and BBQ. Meet at 8:45am for a continental breakfast at the Ocean Discovery Center. Then carpool to the ranch for an extended guided tour of an old Florida working cattle farm and tasty BBQ lunch. Return to Harbor Branch at 1:30pm. Reservations required. $40 members. $50 nonmembers. Call (772) 242-2559 for information and reservations.
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