FAU Harbor Branch's Ocean Science Lecture Series Returns This Wednesday
- Vero Minute
- Jan 12
- 2 min read
The John & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Series returns to Harbor Branch this Wednesday, January 14, offering the community a window into cutting-edge marine research happening right in our backyard. This free series takes place every Wednesday at 4 p.m. through March 25 at the FAU Harbor Branch Johnson Marine Education Center Auditorium, with livestream options available for those who prefer to tune in remotely.
This season's lineup brings Harbor Branch researchers to the podium alongside visiting scientists, covering everything from sea turtle adaptation to submarine springs and ocean-derived cancer treatments. Registration is required for in-person attendance but provides access to the entire season. For more information, visit here.
2026 Spring Lecture Schedule:
Jan. 14 – An Introduction to Florida's Office of Ocean Economy at FAU | Jim Sullivan, Ph.D.
Jan. 21 – Florida's Sea Turtles and our Changing Climate | Jeanette Wyneken, Ph.D.
Jan. 28 – Into the Blue: Exploring Ocean Submarine Springs Offshore of West Florida | Jordon Beckler, Ph.D.
Feb. 4 – Discovery of Anti-Cancer Drugs from the Sea | Esther Guzman, Ph.D.
Feb. 11 – The Science of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt | Brian Lapointe, Ph.D.
Feb. 18 – Our Story: The Queen Conch Lab | Megan Davis, Ph.D.
Feb. 25 – From Classroom to Coastline: Preparing the Next Wave of Ocean Leaders | Gabby McHenry, Ph.D.
March 4 – Plague Hunters: The Race to Find the Cause of the World's First Pandemic | Greg O'Corry-Crowe, Ph.D.
March 11 – Ocean Optics: Shedding Light on the Ocean Around Us | Wayne Slade, Ph.D.
March 18 – Cell Imaging to Reveal the Hidden World of Plankton | Stephanie Schreiber and Olivia Ruchti (Graduate Student Lecture)
March 25 – Breaking Ground with Underwater Sound | Matt Ajemian, Ph.D.
