Our campus closed to the public on Monday March 16th however, our lifesaving work in our sea turtle hospital and on our local beaches continues. Our sea turtles are safe and receiving world-class care. Be sure to stay up to date on COVID-19 updates on our blog!
Our innovative educators have moved our programs to the online environment so we can help contribute to the education of eager minds of all ages during these unprecedented times.
Our educators are working around the clock to bring you and your family exceptional virtual learning modules.
With your help, we can continue to bring these free educational resources:
Our Center's closure to the public has significantly impacted our financial resources. Please help contribute towards our Virtual Coastal Classroom so we can bring our free episodes to the world and continue our life saving operations.
Help us provide free education - no donation is too small:
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Virtual Coastal Classrom - Week 6
All videos can be viewed on this page after the LIVE! *Teachers, please note this does not take you to Facebook*
Monday, April 20 - Species Spotlight - Leatherbacks
There are seven species of sea turtles found around the world, five of which call Florida home. Tune in to our Species Spotlights to learn more about each of these unique species, including lessons around their biology, life history, conservation status, research and rehabilitation efforts at The Sea Turtle Hospital at LMC.
At-home activity (Grades 3-12): Cartesian Diver
Tuesday, April 21 - Species Spotlight - Hawksbill
There are seven species of sea turtles found around the world, five of which call Florida home. Tune in to our Species Spotlights to learn more about each of these unique species, including lessons around their biology, life history, conservation status, and rehabilitation efforts at The Sea Turtle Hospital at LMC.
Activity for grades 3-12: Exploring Threatened and Endangered Species
Wednesday, April 22 - Earth Day 2020
Thursday, April 23 - Species Spotlight - Kemp's and Olive Ridleys
There are seven species of sea turtles found around the world, five of which call Florida home. Tune in to our Species Spotlights to learn more about each of these unique species, including lessons around their biology, life history, conservation status, research and rehabilitation efforts at The Sea Turtle Hospital at LMC.
At-home activity (Grades 1-6): Species Spotlight Diagram
Friday, April 24 -Dr. Max & Global Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Alliance
Join LMC’s veterinarian Dr. Max Polyak as he discusses LMC’s international reach and how he hopes to bring sea turtle rehabilitation centers to areas that need them the most. He will be discussing some of the ways our rehabilitation team is collaborating with other veterinarians around the world in building a Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Alliance. Tune in to learn more, and visit marinelife.org/relief to donate to help the hospital care for our 23 current sea turtle patients!
Weekend Patient Updates
Tune in Saturday & Sunday 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.