Education Blog

Endangered Species Day: Hawksbill Highlight

By Loggerhead Marinelife Center | June 3, 2021 |

In order to bring awareness to the thousands of Endangered Species on our planet, Endangered Species Day is celebrated on May 21. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) states that there are over 37,400 species threatened with extinction. Sea turtle species fall under the categories of Data Deficient, Vulnerable, Endangered, and Critically…

5 Ways to Honor Endangered Species Day 2021

By Loggerhead Marinelife Center | May 21, 2021 |

Loggerhead Marinelife Center promoted wildlife conservation with five ways to honor Endangered Species Day 2021.

Gopher Tortoise – Celebrating Keystone Species

By Loggerhead Marinelife Center | April 8, 2021 |

Loggerhead Marinelife Center brings awareness to the keystone species, the Gopher Tortoise on Gopher Tortoise Day 2021.

Seagrass Awareness Month 2021

By Loggerhead Marinelife Center | March 23, 2021 |

Loggerhead Marinelife Center celebrates Seagrass Awareness Month 2021 by discussing how various marine life depends on seagrass.

Equity in Outdoor Education: Hike2O

By Loggerhead Marinelife Center | March 15, 2021 |

Hike2O welcomed 41 hikers on the Ocean To Lake Hiking Trail to raise funds to provide students with free outdoor education.

Microplastics in various settings

Microplastics: Under the Microscope

By Loggerhead Marinelife Center | February 19, 2021 |

Students from Florida Atlantic University High School participated in Research Immersion Day, which involved environmental microplastics.

LMC’s Work Never Stops: Virtual Experiences and Caring for Patients

By Loggerhead Marinelife Center | March 17, 2020 |

Although Loggerhead Marinelife Center closes its campus to the public in light of COVID, it offers virtual learning experiences to engage with sea turtle and ocean conservation.

LMC Propels STEM Education In South Florida Schools

By Loggerhead Marinelife Center | February 18, 2020 |

The SEFS outreach program is sending scientists to K-12 schools to discuss short lessons surrounding LMC’s “rescue to release” protocol. The programming closely aligns with the Center’s educational pillars of excellence by using hands-on marine science tools, incorporating a practical application of knowledge and developing ready-to-use lesson plans.

Maintain your Eco-Resolution

By Loggerhead Marinelife Center | January 16, 2020 |

Here are some tips and tricks on how to maintain your eco-goals in 2020!

Meet Pip the Sea Turtle!

By Loggerhead Marinelife Center | December 18, 2019 |

Pip decided to stay behind and educate LMC visitors to help save all of the other sea turtles in the ocean. One day, Pip will return home, but in the meantime keep an eye out for this friendly sea turtle at Loggerhead Marinelife Center!