Teen Nature Night: Minorities in Marine Sciences

840 99th Street Northwest,Bradenton FL 34209

18 November, 2021

Description

Join us for a special presentation geared for teens on minorities in marine sciences. Join us for a special presentation on minorities in marine sciences, presented by Jasmin Graham, MarSci-LACE Grant Project Coordinator with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. Jasmin is a marine biologist specializing in elasmobranch ecology and evolution. In her current position, Jasmin helps provide opportunities to underrepresented minority students to join the exciting field of marine science. Her past research interests include smalltooth sawfish movement ecology and hammerhead shark phylogeny. She is excited to share more about her research and programs to make science more accessible to everyone! This program is suitable for teens. Reservations are Required. Program sponsored by the Manatee County Youth Environmental Action Committee in partnership with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources. Drinks and snacks will be available for a $1 donation to United Way. Cash only. For more information please contact [email protected] We have a passion to preserve and protect our environment in Manatee County, mixed with a compassion for the well-being of our community and its visitors. From ecological testing of our estuaries’ water quality to organizing yoga classes for the visitors to our beaches to offering classes for healthy relationships, the Parks & Natural Resources Department staff take to heart their responsibilities of ensuring we are all surrounded by a safe and beautiful environment that will enhance the quality of life for all in Manatee County.