FAU - Stephen McCulloch

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JANUARY 2013

Thur, Jan 10

VIP Tour for HBOI/Members & Guests-Reservations required. 10am-11:30am. Meet at the Ocean Discovery Center at 9:30am. Tour: Coral Reef Research Labs.(772) 242-2559 for information and reservations.

Sat, Jan 12

Spoil Island Clean-up. Depart Johnson Education Center at 8:30am, return at 12:30pm. Call (772) 242-2559 for information and reservations.

Wed, Jan 16 - Wed, Apr 3, 2013

Ocean Science Lecture Series, each Wednesday evening at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Johnson Education Center.

Thur, Jan 17

Tour Florida's Newest Winery - Endless Summer Vineyard and Winery, Ft. Pierce. Depart HBOI at 10:30am, return at 1:00pm. $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers. Call (772) 242-2559 for information and reservations.

Thur, Jan 24

Explore the Kissimmee - Depart HBOI at 9:00am, return at 3:00pm. Transportation and lunch included. $40 for members, $50 for nonmembers. Limited seating - call (772) 242-2559 for information and reservations.

SAVE THE DATE

Wed, Jan 30, 2013

OSLS *Special Guest Speaker* Dr. Rita R. Colwell, Chairman, Canon US Life Sciences, Inc. and Distinguished Professor, University of Maryland College Park and Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Ocean Science Lecture Series, 7 p.m. at the Johnson Education Center. Free Admission.

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Love Your Lagoon

February 6-8

Wed Feb 6 - 6:30 pm at St. Edwards School - HBOI OSLS in Partnership with the Yale Club of the Treasure Coast: Sir Peter Crane, Dean of the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies

Thursday, Feb 7 - IR Lagoon Symposium 2013 Community encouraged to “Meet the Scientists” poster session from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb 8 Forum on Lagoon Health 9 a.m - 12 p.m.

Friday, Feb 8 – “Love Your Lagoon” Dinner

For more information: www.indianriverlagoon.org

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Stephen McCulloch

Program Manager

smccull5@hboi.fau.edu
772-462-0950

Title

Program Manager

Education

1969-1971 Gordon Military College (HS), Barnesville, GA.

1969-1971 U.S. Army/R.O.T.C. MT-II/Staff Sergeant/E-3

1971-1972 Congressional Appointment, USMA, West Point

Career

Steve McCulloch first began his career training marine mammals in the Florida Keys in 1971 and has more than 30 years specialized experience working within the marine mammal industry and research community. During this time, he has contributed to dozens of special projects, films, research programs and publications. In 1997, Steve joined Harbor Branch, established the Marine Mammal Research and Conservation program, and worked to establish programs that support several multi-faceted scientific and conservation initiatives. In order to fund such initiatives, Steve helped to pass three Florida State Laws, creating four top-selling specialty license plates which support research, conservation, and education activities: Protect Wild Dolphins, Protect Florida Whales, Florida Aquaculture and Save Our Seas. Along the way, Steve has also introduced Harbor Branch to many famous marine artists and luminaries including Philippe Cousteau, Wyland and Guy Harvey. As a scientific investigator, Steve helped create and continues to conduct ongoing photo-ID field research surveys that cover 40% of Florida's east coast. Steve also developed a stranding response and rehabilitation capability to care for sick and injured marine mammals, and since 1999 has responded to more than 200 stranding events. Each year since 2003, Steve has logistically planned and executed Harbor Branch's annual live dolphin health and risk assessment studies conducted in the Indian River Lagoon, and has also participated in similar projects throughout Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and South Carolina. Steve is a two-time nominee for the prestigious Indianapolis Prize for his commitment and tireless dedication to the conservation of marine mammals and their environment.

Research Interests

Population Ecology, Marine Mammal Health, Rehabilitation, Release and Telemetry, Advancement of Research Technologies and Education