PB PERS FAU Harbor Branch Aquaculture Workshops

Talked with Laura Issac Norton from Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. FAU Harbor Branch has a wide variety of programs for the community including their newest addition, a life size humpback whale that listeners can actually walk inside and check out the inner workings. On Friday and Saturday they have the "Discovery" boats tours of the Indian River Lagoon.From February - May on the 2nd Saturday of the month they are offering free workshops to the public about Aquaculture."Topics include: - February 10: Florida seafood - March 9: Finfish - April 13: Shrimp, clams, and oysters - May 11: Restorations and aquariums Workshops are geared toward public audiences- we welcome seafood lovers, educators, students, and all interested community members, as well as culinary, agriculture and business professionals. Sessions are free and open to the public; advanced registration is required to attend. This one-time registration will provide you with a pass for the entire series. Workshops will be hosted at FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, FL 34946) and recordings of the sessions will be posted online. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to attend the whole series. To register and find more information visit www.fau.edu/hboi/aquaculture-workshops or call the Ocean Discovery Visitors Center at 772-242-2293."