Manatee Conservation and Biology
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 at 5:00pm EST
South Regional/Broward College Library, Miami, FL
7300 Pines Boulevard#Building 81 Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Free
Event Description
Learn about the Florida manatee and how you can make an impact for the Gentle Giants of the sea!
Join Broward County’s Natural Resources Manatee Protection program staff in an engaging presentation on manatee conservation and biology. Come with the entire family and receive valuable information.
Listen to stories of how the Florida Manatee, Gentle Giants of the sea, sometimes need our help and learn what you can do to keep them safe. Get hands on with manatee bones and artifacts!
Samantha Olszak, a marine biologist and environmental specialist with Broward County, focuses on marine conservation and education for the new wave of environmental stewards.
The Marine Resources Section of the Natural Resources Division is dedicated to protecting Broward's beaches and coastal areas, which provide habitats for a variety of species including threatened or endangered corals, manatees, and sea turtles.