Loggerhead Marinelife Center Awarded Grant to Expand Educational Outreach

Loggerhead Marinelife Center Awarded Grant to Expand Educational Outreach
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JUNO BEACH, FL – May 3, 2023 – Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) has been awarded a grant from the Admirals Cove Foundation to expand its community outreach across Palm Beach County with engaging and informative sea turtle nesting programs and educational materials. The grant, named “Respect the Locals: Sea Turtles of the Palm Beaches Community Outreach Program,” will deliver high-quality ocean and sea turtle educational resources and presentations to approximately 500 visitors and locals at community resource centers, resorts, and senior living facilities.

“This generous support from the Admirals Cove Foundation will help us empower more residents and visitors to be better stewards of these coastal ecosystems in Palm Beach County,” said Hannah Campbell, vice president of education for Loggerhead Marinelife Center.

Attendees of "Respect the Locals" will see a live presentation conducted by one of the Center’s experienced staff, featuring the latest information on sea turtle nesting season and resources on local involvement. Hotels, condominiums, and associations will receive free informational brochures and have the opportunity to display in-room education for residents and guests about current sea turtle research and ocean conservation efforts.

“Admirals Cove Foundation is proud to partner with the Loggerhead Marinelife Center to protect and preserve marine ecosystems through free educational programs for children and adults of all ages,” said Rebecca Divine, executive director for Admirals Cove Foundation. 

LMC is grateful for its support from local communities to continue its mission of sea turtle research, conservation, and education!

About Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC)

Loggerhead Marinelife Center, located in Loggerhead Park, Juno Beach, Fla., is a sea turtle research, rehabilitation, education, and conservation center. The Center also manages the Juno Beach Pier across the street from the park. Established in 1983, LMC seeks to promote conservation of ocean ecosystems with a special focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles. Its facilities include a sea turtle hospital, a research laboratory, and exhibit areas, including live sea turtles and other coastal creatures.



For use by InFlorida.com, Formerly Florida Coast Magazine, Jupiter, FL

By: InFlorida.com Staff on May 03, 2023
Tags: Loggerhead Marine Rescue, loggerhead, Loggerhead Marinelife Center
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