Presented by Hope Leonard, Conservation Restoration Coordinator at the Brevard Zoo
February 4th, 2025 at 12:00 PM Eastern (US and Canada)
This presentation will cover the ongoing progress of oyster reef restoration and clam population supplementing by Restore Our Shores (ROS) here is Brevard county. ROS has been restoring oyster reef in the Brevard County area for over 10 years. Through these 10 years, we have combated obstacles and been able to overcome them with creative thinking, incredible volunteers and sticking true to scientific procedure. Through our successes the team has been able to expand our bivalve restoration efforts to hard clams. Trials of a new species can be difficult, but the implementation of a pilot project is incredibly helpful in learning where restoration efforts are currently possible.
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.
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Growing up in Melbourne, FL I was always outside; whether I was at the beach, on a spoil island or playing soccer, I have always loved being out in the Florida sun. During my time studying zoology at the University of Florida, I took a specialty class in sea turtle biology which inspired me skipping my college graduation to move to Greece and accept a job in loggerhead sea turtle conservation. While I was there, I was convinced by some of my colleagues to pursue a masters in Global Ecology & Conservation based out of Cardiff, Wales, UK. When covid hit I felt the lagoon calling me home, so I finished my master’s and pursued a position in Brevard. I am so happy to now be a part of the Restore Our Shores team and am ecstatic that I now get to work to make my home a better place for generations to come.
