The Ocean Science Lecture Series provides a forum for the community at large to learn about Harbor Branch's most recent discoveries directly from the scientists who made them.

Lectures are held in the auditorium of the Johnson Education Center on the Harbor Branch campus, 5600 U.S. 1 North, Fort Pierce. "In-Season" weekly lectures (January through March) are at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., followed by a meet-the-speaker reception. "Off-season" lectures (April through December) are at 7:00 p.m. only unless otherwise noted. There is no charge to attend.

If you are interested in sponsoring a lecture, or if you have any questions about the Ocean Science Lecture Series, please contact Jill Sunderland at 772-242-2506, or email at education@hboi.edu.

January 16: Shirley Pomponi, FAU HBOI - The History of Undersea Exploration in the U.S.: Heroes & Highlights

January 23: Paul Wills, FAU HBOI - Developing Sustainable Land-Based Aquaculture:  Harbor Branch's Prototype IMTA System 

January 30: Rita Colwell, University of Maryland College Park & Johns Hopkins University - Climate, Oceans and Infectious Diseases:  The Cholera Paradigm

February 6: *SPECIAL EVENT - TIME and LOCATION* 

Sir Peter Crane, Yale University - The Interconnectedness of Natural and Human Systems:  From Global Change to the Indian River Lagoon  NOTE: This lecture is sponsored by the Yale Club of the Treasure Coast and will be held at ST. EDWARDS SCHOOL (1895 Saint Edwards Drive, Vero Beach) at 6:30 p.m.

February 13: John Scarpa, FAU HBOI - Clam Culture and Climate Change in Florida

February 27: Amy Wright, FAU HBOI - Natural Products:  Aren't They Great?

March 6: Andy Clark, Link Foundation/Dennis Hanisak, FAU HBOI - "An Opportunity to Develop Your Genius": A Homecoming Celebrating 60 Years of the Link Foundation and 40 Years of the Summer Interns at Harbor Branch

March 13: Marilyn Mazzoil, FAU HBOI - Days of Our Lives:  Dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon

March 20: Bob Howarth, Cornell University - Can We Save the Coasts from Nutrient Pollution?

March 27: Megan Davis, FAU HBOI - Ocean Entrees: Seafood and Sea Vegetables

April 3: Susan Laramore & Amber Garr, FAU HBOI - After the Spill...The Impact of Deep Water Horizon on Gulf of Mexico Fisheries

To view last year's (2012) Ocean Science Lecture Series topics, CLICK HERE.