FMSEA
@fmsea.bsky.social
Florida Marine Science Educators Association
Founded in 1968, FMSEA is a professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to the cause of marine education in Florida. www.fmsea.org
https://linktr.ee/floridamarinescience
Founded in 1968, FMSEA is a professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to the cause of marine education in Florida. www.fmsea.org
https://linktr.ee/floridamarinescience
💧 A drop of kindness can empower an educator. Inspire a future.
Your Giving Blue gift helps fund our Teacher Scholarship, so more educators can join FMSEA events + trainings. 📘💧 #GivingBlue #FMSEA
Your Giving Blue gift helps fund our Teacher Scholarship, so more educators can join FMSEA events + trainings. 📘💧 #GivingBlue #FMSEA
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
💧 A drop of kindness can empower an educator. Inspire a future.
Your Giving Blue gift helps fund our Teacher Scholarship, so more educators can join FMSEA events + trainings. 📘💧 #GivingBlue #FMSEA
Your Giving Blue gift helps fund our Teacher Scholarship, so more educators can join FMSEA events + trainings. 📘💧 #GivingBlue #FMSEA
🌊 Call for Presentations & Posters – FMSEA 2026 Conference! 🌊
We’re so excited to announce the FMSEA 2026 Annual Conference — happening April 23–26 in Fort Pierce, FL!
Theme: “Connecting the Dots” — celebrating the many ways marine educators inspire connection and curiosity. 💙
#FMSEA2026 #Education
We’re so excited to announce the FMSEA 2026 Annual Conference — happening April 23–26 in Fort Pierce, FL!
Theme: “Connecting the Dots” — celebrating the many ways marine educators inspire connection and curiosity. 💙
#FMSEA2026 #Education
November 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
🌊 Call for Presentations & Posters – FMSEA 2026 Conference! 🌊
We’re so excited to announce the FMSEA 2026 Annual Conference — happening April 23–26 in Fort Pierce, FL!
Theme: “Connecting the Dots” — celebrating the many ways marine educators inspire connection and curiosity. 💙
#FMSEA2026 #Education
We’re so excited to announce the FMSEA 2026 Annual Conference — happening April 23–26 in Fort Pierce, FL!
Theme: “Connecting the Dots” — celebrating the many ways marine educators inspire connection and curiosity. 💙
#FMSEA2026 #Education
Apply for the FMSEA Project Grant and get $500 to bring your marine science program to life!
📅 Deadline: Dec 12, 2025
💡 Open to: Current FMSEA members with innovative marine education projects
🔗Link on Website.
#FMSEA #MarineScience #EducatorGrant #STEM #TeachingInnovation #FlTeachers
📅 Deadline: Dec 12, 2025
💡 Open to: Current FMSEA members with innovative marine education projects
🔗Link on Website.
#FMSEA #MarineScience #EducatorGrant #STEM #TeachingInnovation #FlTeachers
October 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Apply for the FMSEA Project Grant and get $500 to bring your marine science program to life!
📅 Deadline: Dec 12, 2025
💡 Open to: Current FMSEA members with innovative marine education projects
🔗Link on Website.
#FMSEA #MarineScience #EducatorGrant #STEM #TeachingInnovation #FlTeachers
📅 Deadline: Dec 12, 2025
💡 Open to: Current FMSEA members with innovative marine education projects
🔗Link on Website.
#FMSEA #MarineScience #EducatorGrant #STEM #TeachingInnovation #FlTeachers
🐾Happy National Cat Day!🐾
From ship cats to seaside kitties, felines have always been part of ocean adventures — keeping sailors' company and seas pest-free! 🐈
Here’s to our purrfectly curious explorers who remind us to protect our blue planet.
#NationalCatDay #FMSEA
From ship cats to seaside kitties, felines have always been part of ocean adventures — keeping sailors' company and seas pest-free! 🐈
Here’s to our purrfectly curious explorers who remind us to protect our blue planet.
#NationalCatDay #FMSEA
October 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🐾Happy National Cat Day!🐾
From ship cats to seaside kitties, felines have always been part of ocean adventures — keeping sailors' company and seas pest-free! 🐈
Here’s to our purrfectly curious explorers who remind us to protect our blue planet.
#NationalCatDay #FMSEA
From ship cats to seaside kitties, felines have always been part of ocean adventures — keeping sailors' company and seas pest-free! 🐈
Here’s to our purrfectly curious explorers who remind us to protect our blue planet.
#NationalCatDay #FMSEA
💙 Your generosity in action! FMSEA Teacher Scholarships help educators attend the annual conference — bringing new lessons and inspiration back to their students. Support teachers who bring the ocean to the classroom. 🌊
#GiveBlue
#SupportFMSEA
#FMSEAScholarships
#GiveBlue
#SupportFMSEA
#FMSEAScholarships
October 27, 2025 at 11:34 PM
💙 Your generosity in action! FMSEA Teacher Scholarships help educators attend the annual conference — bringing new lessons and inspiration back to their students. Support teachers who bring the ocean to the classroom. 🌊
#GiveBlue
#SupportFMSEA
#FMSEAScholarships
#GiveBlue
#SupportFMSEA
#FMSEAScholarships
We had a fun time at the Guy Harvey Conservation Summit at Busch Gardens! The event provided K-12 educators with professional development in marine science through training, activities, and resources. This is part of the Guy Harvey Educators program, aiming to inspire future ocean conservationists.
October 25, 2025 at 11:45 PM
We had a fun time at the Guy Harvey Conservation Summit at Busch Gardens! The event provided K-12 educators with professional development in marine science through training, activities, and resources. This is part of the Guy Harvey Educators program, aiming to inspire future ocean conservationists.
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Representing @fmsea.bsky.social at the Guy Harvey Conservation Summit. 200+ educators are getting salty. www.linkedin.com/posts/valeri...
October 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Representing @fmsea.bsky.social at the Guy Harvey Conservation Summit. 200+ educators are getting salty. www.linkedin.com/posts/valeri...
Today is #NationalMarineSanctuaryDay! #OnThisDay in 1972, Congress enacted the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act. Today, our system of public waters spans over 629,000 square miles of our ocean and Great Lakes. Join the celebration at NationalMarineSanctuaryDay.org!
October 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Today is #NationalMarineSanctuaryDay! #OnThisDay in 1972, Congress enacted the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act. Today, our system of public waters spans over 629,000 square miles of our ocean and Great Lakes. Join the celebration at NationalMarineSanctuaryDay.org!
It’s International Sawfish Day! These incredible, endangered rays are native to Florida waters — and need our help. Learn how to bring sawfish conservation into your classroom with internationalsawfishday.org
#SawfishStrong
#InternationalSawfishDay
#OceanConservation
#SawfishStrong
#InternationalSawfishDay
#OceanConservation
October 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
It’s International Sawfish Day! These incredible, endangered rays are native to Florida waters — and need our help. Learn how to bring sawfish conservation into your classroom with internationalsawfishday.org
#SawfishStrong
#InternationalSawfishDay
#OceanConservation
#SawfishStrong
#InternationalSawfishDay
#OceanConservation
🐙 It’s Cephalopod Week! From clever octopuses to color-changing cuttlefish, these brainy ocean animals keep us inspired. Choose from our curated selection of resources at tinyurl.com/2x8aews9! 💙
October 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🐙 It’s Cephalopod Week! From clever octopuses to color-changing cuttlefish, these brainy ocean animals keep us inspired. Choose from our curated selection of resources at tinyurl.com/2x8aews9! 💙
💙 We’re launching our Give Blue campaign to grow marine science education across Florida! This month, your gifts support teacher scholarships — helping more educators attend FMSEA 2026. Every donation makes waves. 🌊
October 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
💙 We’re launching our Give Blue campaign to grow marine science education across Florida! This month, your gifts support teacher scholarships — helping more educators attend FMSEA 2026. Every donation makes waves. 🌊
📢 Big news! Applications for FMSEA 2026 Grants are now OPEN!
Join us in Fort Pierce this April 23–26 for ‘Connecting the Dots.’
Apply today at FMSEA.org!
#FMSEA2026 #Grants #MarineEducation #connectingthedots #linkinbio
Join us in Fort Pierce this April 23–26 for ‘Connecting the Dots.’
Apply today at FMSEA.org!
#FMSEA2026 #Grants #MarineEducation #connectingthedots #linkinbio
October 9, 2025 at 1:22 AM
📢 Big news! Applications for FMSEA 2026 Grants are now OPEN!
Join us in Fort Pierce this April 23–26 for ‘Connecting the Dots.’
Apply today at FMSEA.org!
#FMSEA2026 #Grants #MarineEducation #connectingthedots #linkinbio
Join us in Fort Pierce this April 23–26 for ‘Connecting the Dots.’
Apply today at FMSEA.org!
#FMSEA2026 #Grants #MarineEducation #connectingthedots #linkinbio
🌎 Happy World Habitat Day! Healthy habitats = healthy oceans 🌊. From mangroves to reefs, we love bringing these ecosystems into our classrooms. How are you protecting your blue backyard? 💙 #WorldHabitatDay #FMSEA #MarineEducation
October 6, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🌎 Happy World Habitat Day! Healthy habitats = healthy oceans 🌊. From mangroves to reefs, we love bringing these ecosystems into our classrooms. How are you protecting your blue backyard? 💙 #WorldHabitatDay #FMSEA #MarineEducation
🌎 Happy World Teachers’ Day!
We’re celebrating our FMSEA Teacher of the Year, Erin Ryan Gigele, a middle school marine science teacher in North Palm Beach. Thank you, Erin, for inspiring the next wave of ocean advocates! 💙🐚
#WorldTeachersDay #FMSEA #MarineScienceEducation #OceanEducation
We’re celebrating our FMSEA Teacher of the Year, Erin Ryan Gigele, a middle school marine science teacher in North Palm Beach. Thank you, Erin, for inspiring the next wave of ocean advocates! 💙🐚
#WorldTeachersDay #FMSEA #MarineScienceEducation #OceanEducation
October 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
🌎 Happy World Teachers’ Day!
We’re celebrating our FMSEA Teacher of the Year, Erin Ryan Gigele, a middle school marine science teacher in North Palm Beach. Thank you, Erin, for inspiring the next wave of ocean advocates! 💙🐚
#WorldTeachersDay #FMSEA #MarineScienceEducation #OceanEducation
We’re celebrating our FMSEA Teacher of the Year, Erin Ryan Gigele, a middle school marine science teacher in North Palm Beach. Thank you, Erin, for inspiring the next wave of ocean advocates! 💙🐚
#WorldTeachersDay #FMSEA #MarineScienceEducation #OceanEducation
🎉 Save the Date!
FMSEA 2026 Annual Conference
📍 Fort Pierce, FL
📅 April 23–26, 2026
✨ Theme: Connecting the Dots
Join marine science educators statewide to celebrate connections across disciplines, communities & ecosystems 🌊
👉 sites.google.com/fmsea.org/we...
#FMSEA2026 #MarineScienceEducation
FMSEA 2026 Annual Conference
📍 Fort Pierce, FL
📅 April 23–26, 2026
✨ Theme: Connecting the Dots
Join marine science educators statewide to celebrate connections across disciplines, communities & ecosystems 🌊
👉 sites.google.com/fmsea.org/we...
#FMSEA2026 #MarineScienceEducation
September 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
🎉 Save the Date!
FMSEA 2026 Annual Conference
📍 Fort Pierce, FL
📅 April 23–26, 2026
✨ Theme: Connecting the Dots
Join marine science educators statewide to celebrate connections across disciplines, communities & ecosystems 🌊
👉 sites.google.com/fmsea.org/we...
#FMSEA2026 #MarineScienceEducation
FMSEA 2026 Annual Conference
📍 Fort Pierce, FL
📅 April 23–26, 2026
✨ Theme: Connecting the Dots
Join marine science educators statewide to celebrate connections across disciplines, communities & ecosystems 🌊
👉 sites.google.com/fmsea.org/we...
#FMSEA2026 #MarineScienceEducation
Join the GenSea Shoreline Cleanup Challenge!
Sign up now at joingensea.org to take part in making a difference in your community by leading a cleanup near your local body of water and joining young ocean advocates from around the world!
Sign up before the deadline of Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Sign up now at joingensea.org to take part in making a difference in your community by leading a cleanup near your local body of water and joining young ocean advocates from around the world!
Sign up before the deadline of Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
September 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Join the GenSea Shoreline Cleanup Challenge!
Sign up now at joingensea.org to take part in making a difference in your community by leading a cleanup near your local body of water and joining young ocean advocates from around the world!
Sign up before the deadline of Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Sign up now at joingensea.org to take part in making a difference in your community by leading a cleanup near your local body of water and joining young ocean advocates from around the world!
Sign up before the deadline of Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Join Manatee Lagoon for a Lecture at the Lagoon to learn about the vital role of seagrass in marine environments. Local experts will present on its ecological importance and discuss conservation efforts. Enjoy snacks from Friends of Manatee Lagoon and treats from Kobschies Ice Rolls food truck.
September 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Join Manatee Lagoon for a Lecture at the Lagoon to learn about the vital role of seagrass in marine environments. Local experts will present on its ecological importance and discuss conservation efforts. Enjoy snacks from Friends of Manatee Lagoon and treats from Kobschies Ice Rolls food truck.
Join Mote Marine Laboratory on 9/15 for Dive Into Dot Day. Celebrate the school year with a program inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. Students will explore marine life patterns and their survival uses. Participate in a guided art activity to create an ocean-themed masterpiece. #FreeEvent
September 10, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Join Mote Marine Laboratory on 9/15 for Dive Into Dot Day. Celebrate the school year with a program inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. Students will explore marine life patterns and their survival uses. Participate in a guided art activity to create an ocean-themed masterpiece. #FreeEvent
And we're on live with Kara from @ocearch.bsky.social to learn more about the educational resources available! #FactsNotFear #FMSEA #OCEARCH
September 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
And we're on live with Kara from @ocearch.bsky.social to learn more about the educational resources available! #FactsNotFear #FMSEA #OCEARCH
🐢 Don't miss out! Join FMSEA Southeast members this Saturday for an incredible Hatchling Discovery Nest Excavation experience with Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
🗓️ Sept 13th at 7:00 AM
🎟️ FREE for active members | $25 for friends & family
📧 Email Southeast@fmsea.org for registration link & code
🗓️ Sept 13th at 7:00 AM
🎟️ FREE for active members | $25 for friends & family
📧 Email Southeast@fmsea.org for registration link & code
September 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
🐢 Don't miss out! Join FMSEA Southeast members this Saturday for an incredible Hatchling Discovery Nest Excavation experience with Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
🗓️ Sept 13th at 7:00 AM
🎟️ FREE for active members | $25 for friends & family
📧 Email Southeast@fmsea.org for registration link & code
🗓️ Sept 13th at 7:00 AM
🎟️ FREE for active members | $25 for friends & family
📧 Email Southeast@fmsea.org for registration link & code
🌊 Happy #InternationalWhaleSharkDay! We love whale sharks so much, they inspired our logo for FMSEA 2026: Connecting the Dots 💙 These gentle giants remind us how everything in the ocean (and in education) is connected. #FMSEA2026
September 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
🌊 Happy #InternationalWhaleSharkDay! We love whale sharks so much, they inspired our logo for FMSEA 2026: Connecting the Dots 💙 These gentle giants remind us how everything in the ocean (and in education) is connected. #FMSEA2026
Join us TOMORROW at 7PM (ET) for the FMSEAxOCEARCH Virtual Outreach Event! 🌊 Explore OCEARCH's educational resources, ask questions, and enjoy marine science and shark tracking—all from home. Connect curiosity with conservation. Sea you there! #FMSEA #OCEARCH #VirtualEvent #MarineScience #Sharks
September 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Join us TOMORROW at 7PM (ET) for the FMSEAxOCEARCH Virtual Outreach Event! 🌊 Explore OCEARCH's educational resources, ask questions, and enjoy marine science and shark tracking—all from home. Connect curiosity with conservation. Sea you there! #FMSEA #OCEARCH #VirtualEvent #MarineScience #Sharks
WOW 🤩 Too many dogs for one post! 🐾🐶 From our wagging-tailed crew to the playful “sea dogs” of the ocean 🦭, today is all about celebrating every kind of pup. Double the dogs, double the joy! 💙🌊 #NationalDogDay #SeaDogs
August 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
WOW 🤩 Too many dogs for one post! 🐾🐶 From our wagging-tailed crew to the playful “sea dogs” of the ocean 🦭, today is all about celebrating every kind of pup. Double the dogs, double the joy! 💙🌊 #NationalDogDay #SeaDogs
🐶💙 Happy #NationalDogDay! We have so many pups in our crew that one post isn’t enough. From couch cuddlers to wave chasers — and even ocean “sea dogs” 🦭 — we’re celebrating them all! 🌊🐾 #SeaDogs #FMSEA
August 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🐶💙 Happy #NationalDogDay! We have so many pups in our crew that one post isn’t enough. From couch cuddlers to wave chasers — and even ocean “sea dogs” 🦭 — we’re celebrating them all! 🌊🐾 #SeaDogs #FMSEA
🎉 Happy Birthday, National Park Service! 🎉
Since 1916, the NPS has been protecting America's natural & cultural treasures. With over 400 parks, monuments, and sites, there’s so much to explore! 🌲🌄
What’s your favorite park memory? Share it below! 👇 #NPSBrithday #FindYourPark #ExploreNature
Since 1916, the NPS has been protecting America's natural & cultural treasures. With over 400 parks, monuments, and sites, there’s so much to explore! 🌲🌄
What’s your favorite park memory? Share it below! 👇 #NPSBrithday #FindYourPark #ExploreNature
August 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM
🎉 Happy Birthday, National Park Service! 🎉
Since 1916, the NPS has been protecting America's natural & cultural treasures. With over 400 parks, monuments, and sites, there’s so much to explore! 🌲🌄
What’s your favorite park memory? Share it below! 👇 #NPSBrithday #FindYourPark #ExploreNature
Since 1916, the NPS has been protecting America's natural & cultural treasures. With over 400 parks, monuments, and sites, there’s so much to explore! 🌲🌄
What’s your favorite park memory? Share it below! 👇 #NPSBrithday #FindYourPark #ExploreNature