Florida Marine Science Educators Association

2012 Annual Conference

May 17- 20, 2012
University of South Florida St. Petersburg St. Petersburg, Florida

2012 Conference Schedule Thursday, May 17

4:00 -4:45 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 5:30 PM- 7:00 PM 7:45 PM 9:00 PM Conference Committee Meeting - Hilton Lobby Registration Open - Hilton Lobby FMSEA Presidents Circle Event-Sci Caf - The Hangar Restaurant and Flight Lounge, Albert Whitted Airport Registration Open - Hilton Lobby

Friday, May 18
7:30 AM 5:00 PM 7:30 AM 5:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:15 PM 7:30 PM 7:45 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM Registration Open Hilton Lobby Full and half day field trips check conference board for carpooling Exhibitors set up Davis Hall, Room 130 Social with appetizers - Harbor Hall Conference Opening and Welcome - Harbor Hall Opening Keynote Speaker: Pierre-Yves Cousteau Harbor Hall Gallery Room Return to Hilton

Saturday, May 19 Opening & concurrent sessions are on the USF St Petersburg Campus
7:00 AM 8:00 AM 7:45 AM 8:30 AM Exhibitor set up Davis Hall, Room 130 Registration Open Harbor Hall Gallery Room

8:30 AM 10:00 AM Opening Session & Gulf Research Initiative Panel - Harbor Hall 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Registration Open Davis Hall, Room 130 8:00 AM 4:30 PM Exhibit Hall Open Davis Hall, Room 130 10 :00 AM 12:00 PM Concurrent session 1 & 2 - Science and Technology Building 12:00 PM 1:30 PM Box Lunch and Regional Meetings pick up lunches in Davis Hall, Room 130 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 1:40 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:10 PM 5:00 PM 4:30 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 8:30 PM 10:00 PMLate Exhibit Hall Davis Hall, Room 130 Concurrent Session 3 - Science and Technology Building Cookie Break in Exhibit Hall - Davis Hall, Room 130 Concurrent Sessions 4 & 5 - Science and Technology Building Deadline to submit election ballots Exhibit Hall Breakdown Silent Auction and Social The Pier Aquarium Banquet - Johnny Renos at The Pier Dancing - Johnny Renos at The Pier

8:45 PM 10:00 PM Annual Meeting & Closing Keynote: Ellen Prager, PhD - Third Floor of The Pier

Sunday, May 20
8:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM 9:45 AM -12:00 PM

Meetings are in Science and Technology building unless noted

FMSEA/FWC Collecting Certification Facilitators Meeting Science and Technology, Room 123 Committee Meetings - Davis Hall, Room 130 Board Meeting - Science and Technology Building, Room 123

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FMSEA 2012: Going Coastal

Welcome to Sunny St. Petersburg, Florida! As the Florida Marine Science Educators Association celebrates its 44th year anniversary, we are thrilled that you are here to focus on coastal science and issues that impact Florida! Through inspiration and dedication, FMSEA educators strive to impact the next generation of scientists, activists, and caring citizens. This conference is the perfect opportunity for you to share your excitement about marine science with others who share your passion for the natural world. Conference sites include the beautiful University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus, our host hotel, Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, the kick off Presidents Circle event at the Hangar Restaurant and Flight Lounge, and the iconic St. Petersburg Pier, where we will vie for auction items at the Pier Aquarium and enjoy our closing banquet at Johnny Renos. Important Conference Information Full registration includes FMSEA t-shirt, special conference items, Friday Evening Social, all Saturday sessions, Saturday lunch, and evening dinner. Additional tickets for guests can also be purchased for both the Friday Social and Saturday dinner. See the registration table for costs, details, and availability of tickets. Your name badge is required for entry into concurrent sessions, exhibit areas and other conference-related activities. Please wear it at all conference events. Election ballots are included in each registration packet. Please be sure to turn your ballot in by 4:30 PM on Saturday. Election results will be announced at the banquet on Saturday evening. Auction Items may be dropped off at the Registration Table at the Hilton on Friday or at Davis Hall 130 on Saturday. If you havent already done so, please be sure to submit a donation form with your auction item(s). All items must be received by noon on Saturday. Event tickets that were purchased for additional guests will be issued with registration badges. Tickets will be required for the Friday Social and Saturday Banquet. Questions? FMSEA Board Members, Conference Committee Members and Conference Volunteers are wearing ribbons on their nametags. If you have any questions or concerns throughout the conference, please dont hesitate to ask! The Florida Marine Science Educators Association (FMSEA) is a chapter of the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) and provides a network for marine educators working together to coordinate and expand marine education, communication and interaction. Join the conversation! FMSEA has started to implement a greener communication strategy. The listserv has been going strong for almost five years, and a new Online Media Strategy is starting to roll out. Connect with your fellow members through Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin. All links can be found on our new web site! New for this year, each member will receive a journal that will include a recap of this years events and the conference. Presentation abstracts will also be included in the journal. In addition, FMSEA sponsors an annual Student Project Award for middle and high school students and offers scholarships to teachers to help them continue their professional development. In conjunction with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, FMSEA hosts Marine/ Aquatic Collecting Certification Workshops throughout the state. Visit FMSEA online at www.fmsea.org.
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Thursday Evening Schedule

5:30 - 7:30 PM COSEE Florida Presents: Presidents Circle Event - Sci-Caf - The
Hangar Restaurant and Flight Lounge, Albert Whitted Airport - Sponsored by the Florida Center for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence Florida (COSEE Florida) and the Hangar Restaurant and Flight Lounge, the Sci-Caf is an informal discussion series that piques curiosity and brings the discussion of science into the mainstream. Tonights Sci Caf is a coral focused presentation that blends both science and art. Dr. Erinn Muller, a Postdoctoral Fellow with Mote Marine Laboratory will discuss her research on coral diseases. Diane Shelly, Executive Director at Florida Craftsmen Inc. will blend art with science as she discusses the Crochet Coral Reef Project. A satellite reef will be displayed at Florida Craftsmen beginning June 8 and running through September 1.

Friday Workshops and Field Trips

Times indicate the start time of the field trip at the field trip location, so participants will need to make sure that they leave for their field trip with plenty of time to arrive at the field trip location prior to the start of the program. Lunches are provided for the field trips where indicated in the descriptions below. Please meet in the hotel lobby to get your lunch if needed.

A. Snorkeling at Egmont Key- Fort DeSoto

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Ferry over to Egmont Key for shelling, snorkeling and time in the sun. The ferry will take you to a special snorkeling location and provide the gear. Make sure to bring plenty of sunscreen, bathing suit, towel and change of clothes. Snorkeling gear and lunch included.

B. Sailing

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Learn from the best at Clearwater Community Sailing Center. After classroom instruction, you will try your hand at sailing a 14 to 16 foot Hobie Catamaran. Once you have the feel of the boat and the water you will run a sailing course. Please wear closed-toe water shoes and clothes you dont mind getting wet. Weather permitting. Lunch included.

C. Ocean Exploration Lab: USF College of Marine Science Remote Sensing and Ocean Technology Plate Tectonics and Sediment Cores

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

This lab activity will consist of four 1.5 hour interactive, mini-research lab rotations. Mini-labs include: Plate tectonics, create your own earthquakes, hydrothermal vents and volcanoes using a model that demonstrates how ocean tectonic plates move. Ocean deepwater sediment cores, during this mini-lab observe ocean sediment cores and conduct grain size analysis of sub-samples to discover how paleontologists use ocean sediment cores to tell the story of our past and future. Remote sensing and ocean color, during this mini-lab explore the Institute for Marine Remote Sensing (IMaRS) and conduct your own remote sensing research study using satellite data. Ocean engineering instruments and models, during this mini-lab with engineers explore the ins and outs of designing, testing, building and deploying the instruments that allows the university to conduct cutting edge ocean research.

D. Dolphin Lab

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join Dr. Ann Weaver from Argosy University for a 2-hour boat tour as she shares her Johns Pass dolphin research project which involves the identification, tracking and behavioral study of nearly 270 dolphins; Dr. Weaver has observed more of the intimate, unsuspected details of the dolphins lives. Like tool use, how its a promiscuous society but the big bulls have obvious and long-term preferences for certain females how they mourn the dead when and how they really do show off for each other, the true meaning of aerial behavior like Sea World dolphins,.it is fascinating! Lunch NOT included.

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E. FWC Aquatic Species Collecting Workshop

10:00 AM 2:30 PM

Need your collecting permit? Join us from 10 AM 12 PM for a two hour workshop that will give the knowledge you will need to safely collect aquatic specimens for your classroom, then after a break for lunch join the group at Spa Beach along the St. Petersburg Pier to practice collecting methods like seining. Lunch included.

F. Kayaking at Weedon Island

1:30 PM 3:30 PM

Weedon Island Preserve is an approximately 3,164-acre preserve that extends along the west side of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County. It is the largest estuarine Preserve in Pinellas County, and is predominately comprised of aquatic habitats with mangrove swamps, shoreline, and seagrass beds along the eastern edge of the Preserve. Participants will use tandem kayaks to paddle through the mangrove forests at Weedon Island Preserve. Lunch is NOT included.

G. Aquaculture Business Management and Marketing Workshop Sponsored by the National Aquaculture Association 10:00 AM 3:00 PM
Aquaculture is a large industry in Florida, come out and meet aquaculture professionals and learn about the industry. This workshop is organized into four topics: an overview of NAA, managing your aquaculture business during difficult times, supermarket sales trends for aquaculture products, and innovative marketing strategies. As a marine science educator, get an inside look at this industry from local experts and see firsthand, how this can be an exciting career option for your students. Lunch is courtesy of NAA.

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Friday Evening Schedule

6:15 PM - 9:00 PM Social and Opening Keynote - USF St. Petersburg- Harbor Hall Gallery
Room (HBR on the campus map) - Relax with FMSEA friends, old and new! Come mingle with your colleagues over appetizers prior to the conference opening, sponsored by Florida Aquaculture Association (FAA). Conference Welcome Opening Keynote Speaker: Pierre-Yves Cousteau, Cousteau Divers Pierre-Yves Cousteau was born in Paris, France and is the son of the famous ocean explorer and naturalist Jacques Cousteau. Pierre earned his masters degrees in biochemistry and space science before working as a NASA intern, when he conducted biological research for work being done on the International Space Station. However, his passion for the ocean and for environmental conservation has always been deeply rooted within him. In 2010, Pierre founded Cousteau Divers, which is a unique program that encourages divers around the world to participate in a census survey of marine life. Through this project, he hopes to create a catalog of the oceans rich diversity, monitor the health of the oceans, and increase public awareness of environmental issues threatening the future of our precious seas.

Saturday Schedule
7:45 - 8:30 AM 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 8:30 - 10:00 AM Registration Open - Harbor Hall Gallery (HBR) Exhibit Hall Open - Davis Hall, Room 130 Opening General Session - Harbor Hall Gallery (HBR) Gulf Research Initiative Panel Discussion with Dr. David Hollander, Dr. Steve Murawski, Dr. Gil McRae and Lt. Commander Navin Griffin
Each panelist will give a brief introduction of themselves and their work as it relates to research in the Gulf of Mexico. The moderator will filter questions from the audience. Questions can be submitted prior to the Opening Session at the registration table. Moderator - David Hollander, PhD, USF College of Marine Science Dr. Hollander is a Chemical Oceanographer whose research program focuses on evaluating the influence that anthropogenic and natural climate and environmental change have on the biogeochemical cycling of carbon, nitrogen, and other biolimiting elements in both modern and ancient lacustrine and marine settings. This research couples state-of-the-art analytical techniques in stable isotope and organic geochemistry in order provide a detailed characterization of organic matter. The goals of his research are to understand how biological, chemical and physical processes in modern environments control the production, composition, alteration, decomposition and preservation of organic matter. The results of his studies in modern settings are applied to the analysis of ancient organic-rich sediments in order to reconstruct the environmental and climatic

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factors controlling the accumulation of organic matter throughout the geologic record. Panelist - Steve Murawski, PhD, USF College of Marine Science Dr. Murawski is a fisheries biologist and marine ecologist involved in understanding the impacts of human activities on the sustainability of ocean ecosystems. He has developed approaches for understanding the impacts of fishing on marine fish complexes exploited in mixed-species aggregations. Additionally, his work on impacts of marine protected areas and other management options has formed the scientific basis for regulation. As a co-founder of the CAMEO (Comparative Analysis of Marine Ecosystem Organization) program a jointly funded program among NOAA Fisheries and the National Science Foundation he has supported analyses of marine ecosystems throughout the nation. His current areas of interest include understanding the Gulf of Mexico Large Marine Ecosystem in terms of multiple, simultaneous stressors through the application of integrated ecosystem assessments. Such assessments can help inform investments to rebuild the Gulf of Mexico from effects of the oil spill, loss of juvenile nursery areas, nutrient enrichment, overfishing and other factors. Additionally, he is working on applying advanced technology solutions to the next generation of marine ecosystem surveys. In addition to his science activities, Dr. Murawski is a USA Delegate and currently a vice-president of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES), a 20 nation organization dedicated to increasing understanding of ocean ecosystems in the convention area, which includes the United States, Canada and 18 European countries. Panelist - Gil McRae, Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Gil McRae is currently the Director of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissions (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI). FWRI is the research division within FWC consisting of approximately 700 staff housed at more than 30 locations statewide. FWRI conducts monitoring and research associated with Floridas marine fisheries, coral reefs, seagrasses, manatees, sea turtles and other marine organisms throughout the state in partnership with dozens of state and federal agencies, universities, non-profit organizations, and private industry partners. Mr. McRae is a Special Graduate Faculty Member of the College of Marine Science at the University of South Florida, and a former Florida Commissioner on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. Currently, he serves as Co-Chair of the Florida Oceans and Coastal Resource Council, and as a member of Mote Marine Laboratorys Science Advisory Committee, the Florida Sea Grant Advisory Council, the Florida Institute of Oceanography Executive Committee, the University of Florida Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department Advisory Council, the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Science Coordination Group, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Water Quality Protection Program Steering Committee, and numerous research collaboration committees. He is a member of the Deepwater Horizon NRDA Trustee Council representing the Florida trustees. He has more than 25 years experience as a fisheries research scientist and administrator for natural resource organizations at the state, federal and international level. He holds a BS degree in Aquatic Ecology from the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources, and an MS degree in Fisheries Science from the University of Minnesota with a minor in Statistics Panelist - Navin L. Griffin, United States Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Navin L. Griffin assumed the duties as the Chief of Contingency Preparedness and Force Readiness at the Sector St. Petersburg Command in July 2011. He is directly responsible for maintaining mission readiness for 876 personnel, 8 afloat assets, 7 subunits and developing and maintaining operational plans. From July 2007 to July 2011 LCDR Griffin

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served as an International Port Security Program Liaison Officer (IPSLO) at the Atlantic Area Command. His duties included frequent travel to Africa, South America, Europe and the Caribbean to provide technical assistance to foreign countries regarding anti-terrorism. Before assuming the duties as an IPSLO, LCDR Griffin served as a Senior Watch Officer and Command Duty Officer at Sector Hampton Roads from July 2003 to July 2007. In this capacity, he was a key player in the implementation of the prototype U.S. Coast Guard Sector Command Center and a direct representative for the Captain of the Port to include planning, directing, controlling forces/operations (Prevention & Response Depts, duty teams, 11 subunits, 23 afloat assets) and responding 24/7 to the 11 CG missions. His professionalism and devotion to achievement ultimately resulted in him being awarded the Marine Safety & Environmental Protection Professional Insignia. LCDR Griffin completed Officer Candidate School at the Coast Guard Academy in February 2001 and was subsequently assigned to the Office of Investigations and Analysis (G-MOA), Coast Guard Headquarters. While assigned to G-MOA, LCDR Griffin worked diligently to resolve major marine casualties and was very influential in the Coast Guard missions during 9/11. He has also served onboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter DILIGENCE where he conducted patrols along the Caribbean coast. Prior to attending Officer Candidate School, he served as an Officer Trainee at Coast Guard Recruiting Command Chesapeake, Va while completing his undergraduate degree in Biology and a minor in Environmental Science at Elizabeth City State University. LCDR Griffin successfully completed basic training in May 1999 and has been an extremely valuable asset to the U.S. Coast Guard. Some of his personal awards include a Commendation Medal, Achievement Medal, two Coast Guard COMDT Letter of Commendation Medals, the 9/11 Medal, and various other personal and unit awards.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Session I 10:10 - 11:00 AM

Registration Open - Davis Hall, Room 130 Squids and Octopods: Why the Fascination? - Heather Judkins, USF St. Petersburg Room 123 G, N, E, M, H, P
This session focuses on the cephalopods squids and octopods, a group of well -adapted invertebrates that thrive in the oceans today. See resourceful octopods, bizarre squids, and learn a bit about how they came to be such a diverse group of ocean animals. Current research projects will also be discussed.

Intended Audience Key G - General N - Non-Formal E - Elementary M - Middle School H - High School P - Post Secondary

Aquatic Species Collecting Workshop - Richard Abrams, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Marine Fisheries Room 124 G,N,E,M,H,P
This workshop will focus on the Aquatic Species Collecting Certificate, which allows educators to collect aquatic organisms with certain restrictions. A Power Point presentation will be used along with actual items, and discussion. The workshop will cover the components of this special activity license, its requirements, best management practices, field sampling techniques, transporting techniques, basic information about keeping organisms, and resources that educators can use for these activities. This is a double session.

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Intended Audience Key G - General N - Non-Formal E - Elementary M - Middle School H - High School P - Post Secondary

Whats Next? Introducing National Core Standards, with Arts Integration, into School Science Field Trips - Patricia Clenzi and Susan Elliott, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Room 110 N, E
Gumbo Limbo offers school programs based on barrier island ecology for first, third, fifth and seventh grades. We have kept up with Sunshine State Standards and Next Generation Sunshine State Standards; whats next? See how we have integrated upcoming National Core Standards, including arts components, into our programs to meet future (2014) school district requirements. Try solving our fifth grade Eco-Investigators Mystery on the Boardwalk using science tools and clues from our lab.

Rockin and Rovin: Seizing the Competitive Edge through Submersible Technology - Susan Phillips and Billy Fried, Brevard Community College Room 111 G,M,H,P
Get ready to be plummeted to the depths of ocean exploration and underwater robotics! Discover how adding a competitive edge can enhance any learning experience, making it challenging, exciting and an occasion to be remembered. Learn how to build a low cost Remotely Operated Vehicle ( ROV) and find out how you, too, can get involved in the competitive wave! Brevard Community Colleges award winning ROV will be on hand and a working description will be presented.

The Educators Toolkit: Reaching Audiences through Social Media and Other New Technologies - Aedan Stockdale, Manatee County Natural Resources Department Room 112 G,N,E,M,H,P
How often do you see someone taking pictures on their phone? Browsing the Internet on the go? Checking Facebook? All of these provide avenues for education and outreach if you know the tools to use. Everything is possible from engaging the public at home to using technology to bring people outside. Join us as we explore emerging outreach technologies for use in the classroom, at home and in the field.

The Great Plankton Race - Cindy Ackerman and Jean Boothby, Saint Stephens Episcopal School Room 114 E,M
Get in touch with your inner engineer. The Great Plankton Race is an inquiry classroom activity designed to let students explore and design their own plankton and race them to determine which design allows the plankton to sink the slowest. Form and function, engineering and design, along with trial and error collide with creativity for a hands-on learning experience. In this presentation, you will get a chance to put yourself in the engineers seat as you make and race your own plankton to see if you have the right stuff.

Successful Marketing of Florida Aquaculture Products - Martin May, FDACS Seafood and Aquaculture Room 113 G
Martin May, Chief of FDACS Seafood and Aquaculture, Division of Marketing and Development, will moderate a panel discussion centering on the various tools and resources available to promote Floridas diverse aquaculture prod-

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ucts to consumers. A number of Florida producers will participate and discuss their personal experience of what has worked and what has not been successful in selling more products. Product branding and adding value to items will also be covered. This is a double session.

Session II 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM

Shark Tagging: Hands-on Field Research Experiences for High School Students - Laura Bracken, University of Miamis Rosenstiel School Room 123 N,H
The University of Miami RJ Dunlap Marine Conservation Program (RJD) works to advance STEM literacy and marine conservation by combining cutting-edge research and educational outreach activities. RJD provides hands-on shark research experiences, virtual expeditions, and free marine conservation curriculum to high school students and educators across the world! Learn about the key to our success and how YOU can get involved.

Intended Audience Key G - General N - Non-Formal E - Elementary M - Middle School H - High School P - Post Secondary

Volunteer Management Roundtable - Cristin Ryan, Smithsonian Marine Station; Pat Gostel, South Florida Water Management District Room 110 N
Do you work with and/or supervise volunteers at your school or informal leaning facility? Join us for a roundtable discussion to share ideas and resources for volunteer management. The featured topic at this session will be continuing education for volunteers and we want your input! Does your facility offer continuing education for volunteers? What is successful about your model? Where is there room for improvement? Come prepared to share your ideas and ask questions!

Climate Change in the Classroom: Making it FUN! - Debbi Stone and Heather Judkins, The Florida Aquarium Room 111 G, N, M, H
Climate change! Politics, controversy, chaos? Put these challenges aside and join our FUN interactive session illuminating how climate change science can be a platform for teaching standards-based science to middle and high school students and other audiences. Participants will enjoy several of our favorite hands-on activities to take back to classrooms that will fascinate, engage and inspire students. We will also briefly touch upon some strategies for handling the potential controversy of the topic.

Overview of the Future Farmers of America Aquaculture - Barbara D. Petty and Carlos Martizez, University of Florida Room 112 G
An organization that prepares future middle and high school students for agricultural careers, the Future Farmers of America is represented at three levels, national, state and local. At the state level in Florida, Career Development Events (CDEs) are held annually and cover 28 areas for high school students and 21 areas for middle school students. CDEs help students develop critical thinking and communication skills and to perform effectively as both individuals and as a team. This presentation will discuss what is entailed in the Aquaculture CDE and how to prepare for it.

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Intended Audience Key G - General N - Non-Formal E - Elementary M - Middle School H - High School P - Post Secondary

The Schaus Swallowtail Butterfly and Coastal Hardwood Hammocks - Jaeson Clayborn, Florida International University and the National Parks Service Room 114 G,N,E,M
The Schaus presentation will include activities informing students about the butterfly and its habitat, why it is endangered, vulnerability to coastal storms, and the path to recovery. Indoor activities include butterfly arts and crafts and a pin the butterfly on maps of Florida game. We will move outdoors to simulate capture of limited host plants on an imaginary island. Free seeds of host and/ or nectar plants will be distributed

Session III 1:40 - 2:30 PM

Five Oceans In the Classroom Professional Development Opportunities beginning Fall 2012 - Teresa Greeley and Angela Lodge, USF St. Petersburg Education and Outreach Room 123 G,N,E,M,H,P,
Join us as we share five professional development opportunities for FMSEA members. Consider Gulf of Mexico Teachers at Sea research cruises, GLOBE environmental science protocols and research projects, SENSE-IT ocean technology to build your own water monitoring instruments, NOAAs Why Do We Explore, and longer term Educator at Sea programs aboard JOIDES Resolution ( deep sea earth sciences) and NOAAs fisheries to deep-sea corals cruises. Be the first to sign up!

KISS w/ Coastal Exploration - Dawn Miller-Walker and Jay Walker, Science Eye/ECO Room 124 G,N,E,M,H,P
Come and teach kindergarteners that the beach is within their reach (Beach Reach), our oceans are amazing ( Amazing Oceans) and there is so much fun while exploring our coasts ( Coastal Explorations). Participants will see some easy ways to bring the coast into their classrooms as well as make and take a simple plankton tow net that can be used for plankton studies.

Mommy and Me at Mote: Ocean Education for Small Fry! - Miranda Wrobel, Mote Marine Laboratory Room 110 N
Mommy and Me at Mote is one of Mote Marine Laboratorys most popular education programs for families with children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old. Small fry and their favorite adults enjoy learning together about marine science through songs, stories, games, role plays, the use of science tools, and special interactions at Mote Aquarium exhibits. Ocean related topics are brand new each week and focus on the cutting edge research of Mote Marine Laboratory.

High School Internships: A Learning and Work Experience - Gina Santoianni, Mote Marine Laboratory Room 111 G,N,H
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Join this session for more information on building a successful high school internship program that will benefit both students and educators alike.

Integrated Projects, Research, and a Collaboration with Cousteau Divers in a Pre-K 12 Curriculum - Jenna Cummings, Sean Murphy and Jeanne Jones, Canterbury School of Florida Room 112 G,N,E,M,H,P
You will learn about projects that are being implemented at the Canterbury School of Florida that help integrate marine science throughout the Pre-K-12 curriculum. We will share how you can bring hydroponics, aquaculture, and touch tanks to your campus. As the first school in the world to be partnered with Cousteau Divers, we are helping Pierre-Yves Cousteau create protocols for getting students involved with marine research and ocean conservancy to help protect our oceans.

Putting Science into Motion: Effective Use of Animations as a Learning Tool - Philip M. Gravinese andStephanie Kronstadt, FIT; Michelle Ferro, Brevard Public Schools Room 114 G,N,E,M,H,P
Animations are effective learning tools that help students organize content while accommodating multiple learning styles. This workshop will demonstrate how to incorporate animations into the classroom. We challenged elementary students to generate PowerPoint animations illustrating scientific progressions involving sequences of steps and dynamic interactions. We will share successes, pitfalls, and guidance on training students to create storyboards for their animations. We will discuss the effectiveness of student-designed animations in teaching concepts across multiple disciplines.

Session IV 3:10 - 4:00 PM

From ESTUARIES to ALGAE: Educating Tomorrows Leaders Charles Mulligan, Academy of Environmental Science Room 123 H
This presentation will take workshop participants through the theory, academics, and field research associated with the program. Students will talk about the interdisciplinary education and how it refined critical thinking skills, better preparing them to conduct field research. There will be hands-on demonstrations of multiple activities with lesson plans available for teachers to take. One of the activities, herbarium pressing, will also have framed samples for teachers to take back to their classroom.

Trawl Endorsement for Aquatic Species Collecting Certificate Richard Abrams, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Marine Fisheries Room 124 G,N,E,M,H,P
Participants of this workshop must possess an Aquatic Species Collecting Certificate (or have completed the workshop), a trawl net (or access to one), a vessel to pull the net ( or access to one). This workshop details the requirements for operating a trawl net in aquatic environments, restrictions and best management practices for conducting this activity. A Power Point presentation will be used to cover these topics and discussion is encouraged. This is a double session.

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Intended Audience Key G - General N - Non-Formal E - Elementary M - Middle School H - High School P - Post Secondary

Care of Magical Creatures: Bioluminescence in the Wild and the Laboratory - Melissa Demetriopoulos, Institute for Biomedical Philosophy; Wesley D. Thompson, Energetic Einsteins Room 110 G,M,E,N
This session will explore bioluminescence as it occurs in the wild and how it is utilized by scientists in the laboratory. It will include a hands-on experiment on chemiluminescence that has been modified to be an inquiry laboratory. Participants will explore how this topic can be used in the general education setting, in informal education settings, and with gifted learners.

Teaching Literacy in Marine Science - Diane Bassett, Riverview High School Room 111 M,H
How many times have you heard, Im not the reading teacher? The truth is, we need to teach the skills necessary for our students to become successful with our subject. Marine Science offers a wonderful opportunity to teach literacy! This workshop will offer participants a chance to try out some strategies which can help their students improve their Marine Science Literacy.

FMSEA Podcasts: Catch the Wave of Social Media to Communicate Marine Science Education - Jason Robertshaw, Mote Marine Laboratory Room 112 G,N,E,M,H,P
The FMSEA Outreach and Social Media Committee is creating a new video podcast series highlighting the members, organizations and services that make up our very own marine science education communityand you can be the star! We will show you the tool and techniques we use to make the show and how to get your organization featured in future episodes. Come see the premiere of the first episode featuring the Smithsonian Marine Station at Ft. Pierce.

The LIFE Program-A Model For Success in Partnering Watershed and Coastal Environmental Education Efforts - David Graff, Florida Department of Environmental Protection - Office of Environmental Education Room 114 M
FDEPs Learning in Floridas Environment (LIFE) Big Cypress Watershed Project is an inquiry-based EE program utilizing multiple field experiences and strong, multi-agency partnerships on public lands to increase science achievement of 7th grade students in Collier County. The success of this program can serve as a model approach for combining EE efforts and resources across a watershed, including its estuaries, into a single, comprehensive project to maximize results.

Session V 4:10 - 5:00 PM

Teens Teaching Tweens - Heather Segura, The Florida Aquarium Room 123 M, H
The Florida Aquarium recently empowered teens to teach the next generation, tweens, about community resiliency and climate change. After attending workshops at The Florida Aquarium, local teens, through a grant with the Gulf of Mexico Alliance, developed their own classroom curriculum and personally taught tweens, while earning service learning credits. During this session participants will have the opportunity to hear details about the grant and participate in climate change activities used during the training workshops.

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Intended Audience Key G - General N - Non-Formal E - Elementary M - Middle School H - High School P - Post Secondary

Stars to Starfish: An Integration of Inner and Outer Space; from STEM to STEAM! - Katrin Rudge , Jada Thompson, Norine Eckstrom, Diane Bassett, Glenn Wachter, Effa Beauette and Judy Mekseaits, Riverview High School Room 110 G,N,E,M,H,P
Riverview High School has taken STEM to a new level, by integrating our planetarium and new aquaculture greenhouse (fondly referred to as Aquadome), and green space of an outdoor classroom. With the addition of the arts, our STEM has now become STEAM. Attend this informative session and find out why our program attracts over 8000 elementary, middle and high school students each year. You may want to plan your own field trip to our facility!

Shipwrecks Teaching about Floridas Most Complex Artificial Reefs - Rae Harper and Jason Moser, Florida Public Archaeology Network Room 111 E,M,H
A shipwreck site can be a very complex subject to study not only from the biodiversity aspect but also as an example of human interaction with the water. We will have a short presentation on underwater archaeology in Florida and share activities that FPAN uses to bring this information to students in a classroom environment. Activities are aligned with New Generation Sunshine State Standards for several core courses as well as Marine Science requirements.

Diamondback Terrapins of Tampa Bay: an Educators Guide - George L. Heinrich, Heinrich Ecological Services; Timothy J. Walsh, Orlando Science Center Room 112 G
This presentation will introduce the ecological importance of an imperiled estuarine turtle, the diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin). A newly developed educators guide and associated board game, as well as additional teaching resources, will be distributed. Participants will learn how they can become engaged in ongoing conservation efforts. This project was developed by the Florida Turtle Conservation Trust and funded by a grant from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program.

Distance Learning with Dolphins - Jean Pessolano and Kirsten Donald, Dolphin Research Center Room 114 G
Using an actual distance learning presentation, the workshop will focus on Dolphin anatomy and ecology. How dolphins can be used to teach other subjects by integrating math, reading, physics, chemistry and other subjects into a lesson will be highlighted. All of our lessons are aligned to Floridas Next Generation standards, the National Standards, and the Ocean Literacy Principles.

Saturday Evening Schedule

4:30 PM 5:30 - 11:15 PM Deadline to turn in Election Ballots Mini-busses will continuously shuttle conference participants between the conference hotel and The Pier.

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Silent Auction and Social at The Pier Aquarium - All proceeds raised by the silent auction are used to provide needs-based scholarships for educators to attend future conferences. Banquet at Johnny Renos Annual Meeting and Closing Keynote: Ellen Prager, PhD - Third Floor of The Pier
Dr. Prager is a well-respected marine scientist and author, widely recognized for her expertise and ability to bring science to the layperson. She is formerly the chief scientist for the Aquarius Reef Base program in Key Largo, FL, which includes the worlds only undersea research station, and a freelance writer and consultant for clients such as the world-renowned Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science at the University of Miami, the Presidents U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy, Microsoft Research, and Celebrity Cruise Lines. Dr. Prager has built a national reputation as a scientist and spokesperson on earth and ocean science issues and is a sought after speaker for public-oriented events and as an expert by the media. She has appeared on The Today Show and NBC News, Good Morning America, Fox News, CBS Early Show and News, CNN American Morning, Larry King, and The Weather Channel. Dr. Prager was also featured in an ABC News Special Planet Earth, Miamis NBC EcoWatch Coral Crisis, and has been in shows for the Discovery Channel. Dr. Prager focuses much of her time on bringing earth and ocean science to the public through writing, working with the media, creating innovative partnerships, and special events. About her book, published by the University of Chicago Press, Chasing Science at Sea: Racing hurricanes, stalking sharks, and living undersea with ocean experts, a reviewer wrote As an unorthodox handbook for would-be ocean scientists, this title is invaluable. She has written articles for scientific journals, public-oriented magazines, and several other books including The Oceans published by McGraw-Hill and Volcano: Icelands Inferno and Earths Most Active Volcanoes with the National Geographic Society. Comments on The Oceans have been superb Jean-Michel Cousteau describes it as a must have for all those interested in the oceans. Dr. Prager has also published a series of childrens books with the National Geographic Society, the first SAND received the 2000 Parents Choice Award, Volcano was released in September 2001 and Earthquakes in March of 2002. She has also published a childrens fiction novel, Adventure on Dolphin Island. Her newest book, Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime: The Oceans Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter, will be released in March 2011 and takes an entertaining look at marine biodiversity, its relevance to the average person, and why ocean life and resources are now at risk.

7:15 - 8:30 PM 8:45 - 10:00 PM

11:15 PM

Last mini-bus departs The Pier to return participants to the conference hotel.

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Sunday Morning Schedule

8:30 - 9:30 AM 9:00 - 9:30 AM FMSEA/FWC Collecting Certification Facilitators Training/Meeting - Science and Technology Building, Room 123 Committee Meetings - Davis Hall, Room 130 - A light breakfast will be available for those interested in joining a committee. If you have ever thought about getting more involved in FMSEA but were uncertain how to do so then JOIN US! FMSEA Board Meeting - Science and Technology Building, Room 123 Board meetings are open to all members.

9:45 - 11:00 AM

Mark your calendars! The 2013 Conference is at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute in Fort Pierce, Florida - Floridas Research Coast!

May 3-5, 2013

Stay tuned for details!
Interested in joining the conference committee? Contact Laura Diederick: diederick@si.edu.

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Richard Abrams has worked for FWC since 1997 and specifically with educators since 1999. Now the supervisor of the Outreach and Education Subsection of FWC, Rich was the lead person from FWC to work with FMSEA on the Collecting Workshops for four years. He has conducted Collecting Workshops and worked with educators to design the workshop presentation to answer questions that arise about the Collecting Certificate. Rich has also offered educational field trips across Florida and along the Atlantic Coast. Rich.abrams@myfwc.com Cindy Ackerman and Jean Boothby are the Intermediate and Lower School science specialists at Saint Stephens Episcopal School in Bradenton, Florida. Saint Stephens is a Pre-K through grade 12 independent day school that embraces the One Ocean Curriculum though all grade levels. cackerman@saintstephens.org, jboothby@saintstephens.org Diane Bassett is a veteran Marine Science teacher of 27 years. She is a member of her schools Literacy Leadership team and works with the bottom quartile of junior/senior students at Riverview High School in Sarasota, Florida. Diane is FOR and CAR-PD certified, and is anxious to share strategies. LadyDi_1959@msn.com Laura Bracken is the Outreach Manager at University of Miamis Rosenstiel School where she directs their extensive outreach programs for students, educators, and community members. She is also the Science and Education Specialist for UMs RJD Marine Conservation Program, managing field experiences for students and developing new interactive projects. Laura has a BS in Biology from Penn State University and a MA in Marine Affairs and Policy from the University of Miami. LCHAI@miami.edu Jaeson Clayborn is a graduate student at Florida International University. He is collaborating with the National Park Service on the Schaus swallowtail project. jclay010@fiu.edu Patricia Clenzi is a Science Educator with the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton, Florida. She is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University and a High Touch High Tech Scientist science program presenter. pclenzi@myboca.us Jenna Cummings is the Director of Marine Studies, Sean Murphy is the Assistant Director of Marine Studies, and Jeanne Jones is the Lower School Science Coordinator at the Canterbury School of Florida. Although they work across three divisions they work together to create a comprehensive marine science curriculum. smurphy@canterbury-fl.org Dr. Melissa K. Demetrikopoulos and Wesley D. Thompson evaluate science programming and conduct teacher workshops and gifted science camps. They are interested in partnership formation between the informal science community and formal science educators from Pre-K through post-docs and working scientists. mdemetr@biophi.org Kirsten Donald currently works as DRCs Director of Education, Population Management Analyst, and Biologist. Over the years she has worn many hats at DRC, giving her a wealth of experience in education, dolphin care & training, research, population analysis, program development, etc. Dr. Norine Eckstrom is an 18-year veteran teacher of AP Environmental and IB Environmental Systems courses at Riverview High School in Sarasota, Florida. Her focus and main goal are sustainability projects at Riverview High School. Susan Elliott is the Environmental Program Coordinator with the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton, Florida. She holds an Associates Degree from Palm Beach State College and is a Florida Master Naturalist instructor. selliott@ci.boca-raton.fl.us Billy Fried is the Science Lab Coordinator at Brevard Community College (BCC) in Palm Bay, Florida. He was BCCs first ROV team captain and since has taught BCCs submersible robotics camps, judged MATE-ROV competitions, regularly speaks to BCC engineering students on the topic of submersible technology, and is currently the dive coordinator for the MATE Regional and International competitions. Before joining BCC, Fried worked offshore as a certified Marine Mammal Observer and an in-water marine vessel inspector. phillipss@brevardcc.edu Patrick Gostel has been involved with a variety of volunteer organizations for over 40 years. Recently retired from the South Florida Water Management District, Mr. Gostel has expanded his volunteer time to include even more organizations and activities throughout the Treasure Coast region. Dave Graff, LIFE program coordinator in Collier County, has been leading EE programs since 1998. He has conducted boat-based marine/estuarine science trips at Rookery Bay NERR and has previously served FMSEA by coordinating field trips for the 2007 conference and as a collecting permit workshops regional facilitator. David.graff@dep.state.fl.us Philip Gravinese and Stephanie Kronstadt are graduate students at Florida Institute of Technology. They serve as Resident Scientists working with Michelle Ferro and other Brevard Public School teachers in the Integrated Science Teaching Enhancement Partnership (InSTEP) pgravine@my.fit.edu

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Dr. Teresa Greely most recently sailed on JOIDES Resolution as Education Officer for Expedition 340 to study volcanoes and landslides in the Lesser Antilles. Dr. Angela Lodge and Teresa are GLOBE trainers for Florida and have hosted numerous NOAA Ocean Explorer professional development opportunities. greely@usf.edu Rae Harper has been with FPAN for five years. She continues to visit classrooms, conduct teacher workshops, and attend professional conferences. Rae holds a Bachelors Degree in Anthropology, has 10 years of archaeological experience, and is a graduate student with USFs College of Education Department of Educational Measurement and Research. crharper@usf.edu George L. Heinrich and Timothy J. Walsh have collaborated on conservation projects focusing on Suwannee cooters and diamondback terrapins. They are invited members of the IUCN Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group and serve as officers of the Florida Turtle Conservation Trust. George Heinrich is with Heinrich Ecological Services and Timothy Walsh is with the Orlando Science Center. George@heinrichecologicalservices.com Dr. Heather Judkins has been studying the ocean for the majority of her life, whether it was as a child growing up in New England or in her career as an instructor and researcher in Florida. She is a Biology professor at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg and is working on various cephalopod projects which include species diversity, distribution and abundance. Judkins@mail.usf.edu Carlos Martinez joined the UF/IFAS Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory team in April of 2001. Prior to becoming faculty for the University of Florida, Carlos spent nearly eight years in Guayaquil, Ecuador designing, building and operating a 650-acre commercial shrimp farm. Upon returning to the United States in 1994, he settled in Lakeland, Florida, where he purchased an ornamental tropical fish farm and dedicated the next seven years to the successful production of several varieties of tropical fish. As, a hands-on, one-on-one extension agent, Carlos responsibilities encompass all aspects of commercial tropical fish production in both marine and fresh water and include such disciplines as: fish husbandry, fry-juvenile-adult and brood stock nutrition, water quality, fish health, and pond management including aquatic pests and predators, as well as ornamental aquatic plants. Carlos also doubles as a full Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent. Martin May is Chief of FDACS Seafood and Aquaculture in the Division of Marketing and Development. Dawn Miller-Walker has a BS in Fisheries/Aquatic Biology and a dual MS in Marine Biology and Coastal Zone Management. She has over 15 years of experience teaching principles of ecosystems, conservation, ethical angling, and other sciences and is owner of Science Eye. dwalker@scienceeye.com Charles Mulligan is an instructor with the Academy of Environmental Science in Crystal River, Florida. He has been involved with the ESTUARIES grant-funded program since 2009 focusing on students analyzing peoples role in the marine ecosystem. mulliganc@citrus.k12.fl.us Jean Pessolano is the curriculum specialist at Dolphin Research Center where she develops new educational curriculum and updates current material. She started her career in education as physical education teacher and coach, and switched over to environmental and marine science after moving to Florida. She was introduced to these subjects through volunteering and working at Martin Counties Environmental Studies Center. Here Jean was encouraged to go back to school and obtain a degree in environmental science. Since then Jean has worked in both educational and governmental capacity, and has continued her education through FL master naturalists courses and working to obtain her masters degree. jean@dolphins.org Dr. Denise Petty practiced ambulatory equine medicine after graduation from veterinary school. Ten years later, she became obsessed with ornamental fish and decided to pursue a career in fish health. She has worked in aquaculture medicine since 1990, first serving as a fish health consultant to an ornamental fish farm. From 1995-2002, she was the staff veterinarian for a large ornamental fish wholesale facility, where she worked with many fish and invertebrate species. She also worked with the Florida Department of Agriculture, providing aquaculture diagnostic services at the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory in Kissimmee. Denise joined the University of Florida in 2004. As an aquaculture extension veterinarian, her responsibilities include research and extension on health related issues for the ornamental fish industry, the sport fish industry, and aquatic food animals including clams and shrimp. pettyd@ufl.edu Susan Phillips is an Associate Professor of Biology at Brevard Community College (BCC) in Palm Bay, Florida. Since completing the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Summer Institute on Submersible Technology in 2001, she has coached BCCs Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) teams, taught BCCs submersible robotics camps and judged MATE-ROV competitions. She was awarded the 2003 Excellence in Technology Exemplary Practice Award by the Florida Association of Community Colleges Technology Commission for her work Integrating Submersible Technology into Marine Science. Chandler Precht is the 2012 winner of the FMSEA John Booker Marine Science Award presented at the Florida Science and Engineering Fair for the project, The Spread and Progression of White Band Disease on the Threatened Coral, Acropora cervicornis, Implications for Reef Management.

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Jason Robertshaw is a Marine Science Educator with Mote Marine Laboratory, responsible for creating their digital learning projects. He is a native Floridian who attended the University of South Florida, majoring in Biology. He enjoys beachcombing, scuba diving and computer programming and is also the webmaster for FMSEA. jrshaw@mote.org Katrin Rudge is an Honors Marine Science I and II and Dual Enrollment teacher and the Aqua-Science Director at Riverview High School in Sarasota, Florida. Katrin_rudge@sarasota.k12.fl.us Cristin Ryan is a Marine Biology Educator and Volunteer Coordinator with the Smithsonian Marine Station in Fort Pierce, Florida. Cristin is the direct supervisor for volunteers at the Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit, a public aquarium that functions as the outreach arm of the Smithsonian Marine Station. ryanc@si.edu Gina Santoianni is a Marine Science Educator with Mote Marine Laboratory and coordinator of the First Year Internship Program. She has been an environmental educator for more than five years, and has worked throughout Georgia, Washington and Florida. gina@mote.org Heather Segura has been an instructor with The Florida Aquarium for five years; the past two immersed in climate change programming. Heather has recently concluded a six month climate change study circle that discussed the importance of climate change and how to effectively communicate it to the public. hsegura@flaquarium.org Aedan Stockdale is the Education and Volunteer Assistant for Manatee County Natural Resources. His primary focus is to develop and present education programs for the public. He has also been responsible for a number of outreach and interpretive projects including web design, interpretive signage, podcasts and an aquarium exhibit. Aedan.stockdale@mymanatee.org Debbi Stone is the VP of Education at The Florida Aquarium. Starting as a middle school educator she has been in informal science for 16 years and is a Past-President of FMSEA. Debbi is a SCUBA diver and nature lover and considers every day a unique opportunity to see nature in action! dstone@flaquarium.org Jada Thompson is the CTE, Agri-science and Aquaculture teacher and the FFA sponsor at Riverview High School in Sarasota, Florida. Glenn Wachter, a former science classroom and environmental educator, is the Science Department and Facilities administrator at Riverview High School in Sarasota, Florida. Miranda Wrobel is the Public Programs Coordinator for Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida. She has been involved with the Mommy and Me at Mote program since 2008 with the goal for families to see value and fun through learning in an informal setting with lessons framed around the skill levels of this age. Miranda@mote.org

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Exhibitors
Please visit the Exhibitors below in our Exhibit Hall, located in Davis Hall, Room 130. Exhibit Hall hours are on Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Current Publishing Corp Florida Aquaculture Association Florida Public Archaeology Network Florida Tropical Fish Farms Association Coop Store The Global Gecko Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Sensing Nature, LLC Tropical Aquaculture Lab

2011-2012 FMSEA Board

President/President-Elect 2011-12 Sara Hamilton FL Keys Electric Cooperative PO Box 1211 Islamaroda, FL 33036 Cell (305) 360-7727 president@fmsea.org Past President2011-12 Jeremy Lake Temple Terrace Community School 9214 Knights Branch St. Temple Terrace, FL 33637 Cell (813) 494-7619 past-president@fmsea.org Secretary2010-12 Ann Marie Shields St. Stephens Episcopal School 315 41st Street West Bradenton, FL 34209 secretary @fmsea.org Treasurer2010-13 Lauren Tyler The Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Drive Tampa, FL 33602 Work (813) 367-4017 Cell (727) 641-2903 treasurer@fmsea.org Membership Secretary 2009-12 Mellie Lewis The College of Exploration 224 2nd Road Key Largo, FL 33037 Cell (240) 565-9394 membership@fmsea.org NMEA Representative2010-13 Howard Rutherford Pier Aquarium 800 Second Ave. NE, Suite 2001 St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3503 Cell (727) 515-7033 Fax (727) 894-1212 Webmaster (appointed) Jason Robertshaw Mote Marine Laboratory 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway Sarasota, FL 34236 Work (941) 338-4441 ext. 250 Cell (941) 256-3357 webmaster@fmsea.org Panhandle2010-12 Rosalyn Kilcollins Apalachicola NERR 2502 Arthurs Court Lane Tallahassee, FL 32301 Work (850)-653-8063 ext. 13 Cell (850)-570-8889 rd-panhandle@fmsea.org North2010-12 Hugh Adkins Crystal River Marine Station 12646 W Fort Island Trail Crystal River, FL 34428 Work (352) 795-4393 rd-north@fmsea.org Northeast2011-13 Carol Matthews The Bolles School 7400 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL Work (904) 733-9292 rd-northeast@fmsea.org East Central2011-13 Brandon Smith Riverwalk Nature Center 840 Forrest Ave Cocoa, FL 32922 Work (321) 433-4490 rd-eastcentral@fmsea.org

Southeast2011-13 Valerie Gaynor Jensen Beach High School 2875 Northwest Goldenrod Rd. Jensen Beach, FL 34957-3552 Work (772) 232-3500 ext. 168 rd-southeast@fmsea.org

Community Manager (appointed) Laura Diederick Smithsonian Marine Station 701 Seaway Drive Fort Pierce, FL 34949 Work (772) 462-6216 community@fmsea.org Historian (appointed) Carol Leonard Lemon Bay High School 7228 Sunnybrook Blvd. Englewood, FL 34224 Home (941) 473-3292 Cell (914) 786-8577 historian@fmsea.org

Southwest2011-13 Kasey Gaylord-Opalewski Mote Marine Laboratory 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway Sarasota, FL 34236 Work (941) 338-4441 ext. 250 rd-southwest@fmsea.org West Central 2010-12 Heather Segura The Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Drive Tampa, FL 33602 Cell (954) 663-0739 Work (813) 273-4186 rd-westcentral@fmsea.org

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FMSEA thanks its generous supporters:

Conference Committee
Co-Chairs: Registration: Hospitality: Food: Lodging: Field Trips: Concurrent Sessions: Speakers: Volunteers: Silent Auction: Exhibits: Publications and Signage: Evening Events: Lauren Tyler, Howard Rutherford Mellie Lewis Rosalyn Kilcollins Tim Oldread, Heather Segura Howard Rutherford Tristin Ware, Lauren Tyler Ann Marie Shields Howard Rutherford, Lauren Tyler Kasey Gaylord-Opalewski, Heather Segura Brandon Smith, Valerie Gaynor Diane Bassett Laura Diederick Howard Rutherford, Laura Diederick, Lauren Tyler

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Room 123
Opening Session and Gulf Research Initiative Panel Discussion Harbor Hall Gallery Moderator: Dr. David Hollander, Panelists: Dr. Steve Murawski, Dr. Gil McRae, and Lt. Commander Navin Griffin Core Standards and Field Trips P. Clenzi, S. Elliot Submersible Technology S. Phillips, B. Fried Social Media A. Stockdale The Great Plankton Race C. Ackerman, J. Boothby

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Room 110

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Room 112

Room 114

FMSEA Annual Conference Collecting Certificate Workshop R. Abrams, M. Lewis Volunteer Management Roundtable C. Ryan, P. Gostel Climate Change in the Classroom D. Stone FFA Aquaculture D. Petty, C. Martinez Schaus Butterfly J. Clayborn Box Lunches and Regional Meetings Pick up lunches in the Exhibitor Hall Davis 130 Exhibit Hall Davis 130 Coastal Exploration in the Classroom D. Miller-Walker, J. Walker Mommy and Me at Mote M. Wrobel Mote- High School Internships G. Santoianni Cousteau and Canterbury J. Cummings, S. Murphy, J. Jones Animations in Science P. Gravinese, S. Kronstadt, M. Ferro Cookie Break in the Exhibit Hall Davis 130 Bioluminescence M. Demetrikopoulos, W. Thompson Stars to Starfish K. Rudge, et al Literacy in Marine Science D. Bassett ShipwrecksArtificial Reefs R. Harper, J. Moser FMSEA Podcasts J. Robertshaw LIFE Program D. Graff Trawl Permit R. Abrams Diamondback Terrapins G. Heinrich, T. Walsh Dolphins J. Pessolano

Opening Session 8:30 AM 10:00 AM

Session I 10:10 AM 11:00 AM

Squids and Octopods H. Judkins

Session II 11:10 AM 12:00 PM

Shark Tagging L. Bracken

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Professional Development Opportunity T. Greely, A. Lodge

2:30 PM 3:10 PM Session IV 3:10 PM 4:00 PM

From ESTUARIES to ALGAE C. Mulligan

Session V 4:10 PM 5:00 PM

Teens Teaching Tweens H. Segura

Special Session!

10:10 AM- 12:00 - Room 113 - Successful Marketing Florida Aquaculture Products, Martin May

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