Conservation Archives - Loggerhead Marinelife Center

Eliminating Entanglement at the Juno Beach Pier

Underwater cleanups conducted at the Juno Beach Pier reduce the buildup of fishing line and the threat it poses to marine life.

Support Local Restaurants Striving for Sustainable Seas

While local restaurants try to cope during this difficult time, we can help support our Blue Table Program partners by ordering delivery, takeout, or curbside pickup. These restaurants remain committed to protecting the marine environment by eliminating single-use plastics and promoting sustainable choices in their facilities. Below are the current options available from our Blue Table…

Texas RPI Update

In February, Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s (LMC) conservation coordinator traveled to Texas to attend the Southeast Regional Sea Turtle Network Meeting.

Marine Debris Sort Report January 2020

In January 2020, eight cleanups were conducted and sorted through.

Valentine’s Day: Sustainable Seafood Guide

LMC offers sustainable seafood options to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend.

Help Keep Plenty of Fish in the Sea – Make Sustainable Seafood Decisions

For decades the saying, “there are plenty of fish in the sea,” was taken literally, and the ocean was thought of as an inexhaustible resource. However, we are quickly realizing that this is not the case. With the demand for seafood higher than ever, fish populations are struggling to keep up with increased fishing rates.…

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Sorting Station and Project SHIELD Funds

LMC joined Bank of America at the Merrill Palm Beach Office for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the mobile marine debris sorting station’s completion. Also, to receive a generous $25,000 check that will support Project SHIELD initiatives.

Strange Trash Finds of 2019

With 2020 in full swing, LMC’s conservation department is counting down the top 9 strangest marine debris items removed during beach cleanups in 2019! 9. 1,771 Plastic Lollipop Sticks 8. A Motorcycle Helmet 7. 156 Glow Sticks 6. A Lightsaber 5. A Radiosonde 4. A Baby Doll 3. A Broken Soccer Goal 2. Six Octopus…

2019 Marine Debris Sort Report

In our 2019 Sort Report, we highlighted the top 10 items removed from the beach by LMC volunteers and partner organizations. Majority of which were made of plastic.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center Waves of Progress expansion campaign gains additional momentum with Northern Trust financing

Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) entered into a financial services agreement with Northern Trust as its bond-based financial services provider for the Center’s Waves of Progress capital expansion.