Loggerhead Marinelife Center dives into conservation at annual DEMA conference in search of dive shops to host underwater cleanups
LMC seeks dive shops located in close proximity to RPI piers to host quarterly underwater cleanups.
Read More“Lilly Pulitzer Day” recognizes a Palm Beach Fashion Icon and gets the ‘juice flowing’ for Lilly Pulitzer’s Beach Bash Palm Beach
In 1959, Lilly Pulitzer made her debut among a sea of daring fashion icons and the vibrant and chic clothing line revolutionized resort wear, and continues to set-the-tone for the Palm Beach lifestyle. This week, the Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners celebrated Lilly Pulitzer’s extraordinary impact in The Palm Beaches by proclaiming November 10th…
Read MoreNovember 2019 Newsletter
CEO Chatter with Jack E. Lighton Dear Friend of LMC, It is my pleasure to welcome you to our special November edition of our monthly newsletter! In this newsletter, we will celebrate some amazing milestones and focus in on exciting BLUE opportunities that will help us kick off the festive Holiday Season together! Go Blue…
Read MoreGo Blue Awards winner, 4ocean, helps Loggerhead Marinelife Center celebrate one of its largest sea turtle releases
Juno Beach, FL. – It takes a village, and in this case a committed conservation partner 4ocean, to support one of the largest sea turtle releases to-date for Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC). On Friday, October 18, LMC released 242 hatchlings and post-hatchlings who were ‘blown in’ after Hurricane Dorian coasted Florida, including two juvenile turtles…
Read MoreLoggerhead Marinelife Center hosts its 1st Back-to-School Bioblitz!
Tequesta, Florida: On Saturday, September 7th, Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) hosted its first Back-to-School Bioblitz at Coral Cove Park in Tequesta, FL. What is a Bioblitz? A Bioblitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time. At a Bioblitz,…
Read MoreLoggerhead Marinelife Center Launches 4th annual Unwrap the Waves Candy Wrapper Recycling Program with 29 Palm Beach County Schools
Juno Beach, Florida: On Saturday, October 19th, 2019, Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) officially launched its Unwrap the Waves candy wrapper recycling program at its annual Fletch’s Fall Festival. Partnering with 29 Palm Beach County (PBC) Schools and 7 community partners, LMC will collect and recycle Halloween and fall-inspired candy wrappers through TerraCycle’s zero waste program.…
Read MoreTrash Travels
“I never leave my trash behind when I go to the beach, so how is there so much to pick up during beach cleanups?” A beach cleanup volunteer asks one of LMC’s conservation team members. “That’s a great question,” our volunteer replies, holding up a small yellow bottle with the words “Vinagre” etched into the…
Read MoreLoggerhead Marinelife Center Incubates Success with Florida Sea Turtle Grants Program
Juno Beach, FL – Beginning with its founder Eleanor Fletcher’s early research of sea turtles, Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) has a long history of innovative and exploratory sea turtle research. Over the course of the Center’s 36 years, LMC’s research department has acquired extensive databases of information on threats facing sea turtles, appropriate nesting incubation…
Read MoreOctober 2019 Newsletter
CEO Chatter with Jack E. Lighton Dear Friend of LMC, It’s my pleasure to welcome you to our special Go Blue Awards Luncheon edition of our monthly eNewsletter! In 2009, our annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon was co-founded by Lynne and Pete Wells and recognizes those who contribute to a “blue” lifestyle of ocean conservation.…
Read MoreLoggerhead Marinelife Center launches Blue Table program, working with local businesses to reduce single-use plastics and promote sustainable seafood.
Juno Beach, Florida: Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) announces the launch of its Blue Table program, a collaborative effort with local restaurants and businesses to help protect the marine environment. Blue Table partners are working to reduce single-use plastics and promote sustainable seafood choices in their establishments. During the initial phase, the Blue Table program will encourage participation of restaurants, hotels, bars, resorts, and businesses adjacent to the…
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