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Our Water, Our Future: A Vision for Florida’s Coastline

Updated June 7, 2023 Posted May 23, 2023

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Join Ocean Conservancy and Clearwater Marine Aquarium for an evening of exploration and discovery on World Ocean Day!

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June 8 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage
Clearwater, FL 33767 United States
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(727) 441-1790

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About the Event

Join community members for a panel discussion with local advocacy, science and policy experts on our state’s water quality including red tide, harmful algae blooms and sea level rise. A reception with light appetizers and refreshments will follow.

This event will be moderated by Tampa Bay local Jon Paul “J.P.” Brooker, Director of Florida Conservation for Ocean Conservancy

Presented by Ocean Conservancy.

Panelists will include:

  • Jenna Byrne | President and Founder, Water Warrior Alliance
  • Max Chesnes | Environmental Reporter, Tampa Bay Times
  • Dr. Buddy Powell | Chief Zoological Officer and Executive Director, Clearwater Marine Aquarium
  • Justin Tramble | Executive Director, Tampa Bay Waterkeeper

Schedule:

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A in Dolphin Tale Theater on Level 4.
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.| Reception and Exploration of Exhibits in Visitor Center on Level 4.

Please note that this is an after-hours event and does not include admission to the full aquarium. Guests will enter through the Visitor Center on level 4 and have access to explore the exhibits in the Visitor Center. This does not include access to animal habitats in other areas. Free parking will be available in the parking garage.

This is a free event and space is limited!


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We believe in preserving our environment while inspiring the human spirit through leadership in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine life; environmental education; research; and conservation.
We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage
Clearwater, FL 33767
727-441-1790
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A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM, A FL-BASED NONPROFIT CORPORATION (REGISTRATION NO. CH352), MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE OR BY VISITING www.800helpfla.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Federal Tax ID#: 59-2086737.

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