Tag Archives: Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program
Nova Southeastern University Eliminating the Use of Plastic Straws
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – Joining an ever-growing list of corporations, organizations and municipalities that are taking steps to reduce their dependency on single-use plastics, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will be eliminating the use of plastic straws, first at it’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus, then the other NSU…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – For dozens of students, the world of marine sciences is about to come to life! Sharks4Kids is partnering with Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Marine Environmental Education Center (MEEC) at the Carpenter House to offer students the opportunity to learn all about shark science….
Social Media Photo of Sea Turtle Hatchling Sparks News Stories
There’s an old saying that goes: “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Well, in today’s world of Social Media, it could be said: “A photo is worth a thousand clicks.” That’s what happened when staff in the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program came across a hapless sea…
Marine Environmental Education Center to Celebrate World Oceans Day & March for the Ocean
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – The world’s oceans are under siege. Everywhere you turn you see threats to this ecosystem – whether it be from oil spills, chemical pollution or the proliferation of plastic – the oceans need our help. In fact, recent video evidence surfaced showing a…
NSU Marine Research Scientists Participating in Annual Tortuga Music Festival
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – It has become one of the premier music events in the United States – the annual Tortuga Music Festival on world-famous Fort Lauderdale Beach. Part of the three-day event is the Rock the Ocean Conservation Village where research scientists and organizations come…
2018 Sea Turtle Nesting Season is Underway
Guest Editorial – Op/Ed 2018 Sea Turtle Nesting Season is Here Sea turtles are some of the most beloved marine creatures in the world. Here in Florida we are lucky – nearly 70% of all the sea turtle nests in North America nests are laid on our beaches. Each year,…
Opening Ceremony of the Marine Environmental Education Center at the Carpenter House
MEDIA ADVISORY *ATTENTION ASSIGNMENT & PHOTO EDITORS * Excellent Story & Photo Opportunity WHO: Nova Southeastern University (NSU), Broward County Parks and Recreation, Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program, Marine Environmental Education Center WHAT: Opening Ceremony of the Marine Environmental Education Center at the historic Carpenter House WHERE: The Carpenter House, 4414…
Sea Turtle Conservation Program Makes the News
FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – The researchers and volunteers who work with the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program (BCSTCP) were busy this year – really busy. That’s because 2016 was a record year for sea turtle nests in Broward County. The story received media attention, with the following outlets covering the…
2016 A Record Season for Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – The researchers and volunteers who work with the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program (BCSTCP) were busy this year – really busy. That’s because 2016 was a record year for sea turtle nests in Broward County. “We were busy, but it’s all…