Day 1
Marine Debris: Microplastics
Tune in to Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s biologist, Lindsay, as she discusses microplastics and the impact it has on sea turtles. Dive into our Outdoor Sea Turtle Hospital to meet our patient, Geo Jr., and learn about this patient’s encounter with plastics in the ocean. Resources available for at-home activities.
At-home activities for grades 1-12: Trash Timeline, Plastics in Your Home and Beach Cleaning Contraptions
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Day 2
Interactions with Fisheries
Join Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s biologist to learn about how the fishing industry impacts sea turtles, among many other species. LMC often sees patients that have had interactions with fisheries. We will be discussing our sea turtle patient, Intrepid the Kemp’s ridley, as well as ways you can make a difference for marine life from anywhere in the world!
At-home activity grades 6 - 12: Responsible Consumers of Seafood worksheet
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Day 3
Virtual Hammock Hike
Led by Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s experienced naturalist, our hammock hikes are an excursion through some of Florida’s most precious habitat. Navigating through the rare coastal hammock and natural dune systems, you will learn the birds in the trees all the way to the grains of sand on the beach.
Submit your plant photos to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center Backyard Bioblitz page on iNaturalist:
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Day 4
Patient Updates
Tune in Weekends at 11 a.m. est. for an inside look at our sea turtle hospital. Learn about each patient and the treatments they are receiving. Our work never stops.
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Day 5
Patient Updates
Tune in Weekends at 11 a.m. est. for an inside look at our sea turtle hospital. Learn about each patient and the treatments they are receiving. Our work never stops. In this episode, meet Jane, named in honor of our partnership with The Royal Poinciana Plaza and meet Citrus, named in honor of our partnership with Lilly Pulitzer!
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Keep Exploring Home Learning
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