Presented by Dr. Laura Wilson, Executive Director, & Mara Skadden, Director of Science at Marine Resources Council
December 3, 2024 at 12:00 PM Eastern (US and Canada)
MRC’s 2024 Indian River Lagoon Report is an annual health assessment of the Indian River Lagoon and is the evolution of the Marine Resources Council Report Card, first published in 2016. This year, MRC scientists gathered data from partner and government organizations to assess five Lagoon health indicators: harmful algae, seagrass coverage, sediment health, wastewater spills, and water quality. Join Marine Resources Council's Executive Director and Director of Science as they explain the findings and methods behind this year's Report.
The seminar will end with a live Q&A session, but we also recommend that participants please email any questions you might have that relate to this topic to honor@mrcirl.org.
Given the limited seating in the Lagoon House, and an increased demand for in-person tickets, there is now a $5 in-person attendance fee. Please feel free to bring your own lunch. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Viewing Lagoon at Noon presentations via Zoom continues to be free. We thank you for your continued support of our Lagoon at Noon Program.
When registering for online viewing, theZoom link will be in your confirmation email. A recording of the presentation will be posted to MRC's YouTube page for future viewing.
Thank You!
Inspired by the natural world, Laura pursues work that brings together her love of learning, teaching, and exploring. Her background is in geology and paleontology, specifically studying ancient marine ecosystems that evolved in a greenhouse climate and comparing them to modern systems. After 12 years in academia, Laura realized she wanted to make a bigger impact on Earth's future. She started as the Executive Director of MRC in June of 2024 and is loving Lagoon life.
Mara is a biological oceanographer passionate about conserving and restoring habitats. Her background is in biology and conservation, focusing on benthic infauna, small critters living at the bottom of estuaries and oceans. Mara is pursuing her Ph.D. in oceanography at Florida Institute of Technology, researching using benthic infauna as bioindicators. She is also the Director of Science for MRC, leading the Restoration Team.
