FORT PIERCE — Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute celebrated World Oceans Day with the third annual International Ocean Film Festival: Florida Tour, presented by Schmidt Marine Technology Partners.
Held along the waterfront at the FAU Harbor Branch campus, the sold-out event drew a crowd for an afternoon of inspiring, ocean-themed independent films and hands-on activities led by Harbor Branch faculty, staff and students. Activities included tours aboard the award-winning Discovery eco-tour boat, marine mammal ambulance demonstrations, researcher meet-and-greets, and a life-size inflatable humpback whale.
“We had an incredible group of people join us to celebrate our oceans,” said Brandon McHenry, assistant director of development at FAU Harbor Branch. “This event was a unique opportunity to gather our community and share meaningful conversations about how marine science research translates into real-world conservation.”…