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Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute in Fort Pierce will host the 2026 International Ocean Film Festival: Florida Tour June 6.
This fourth annual festival brings ocean enthusiasts, filmmakers, scientists, and families together for an afternoon of screenings. Expect a curated lineup of independent ocean films from around the world, including:
The Race to 30×30 with Sylvia Earle by Andy Mann
Changing Seas: Whales in a Plastic Ocean by Alexa Elliott
Coral in Focus by Quentin van den Bossche
Monterey Bay White Sharks by Kip Evans and Dr. Barbara Block
Stone Biters: Saving the Arctic Sea Forests by Ismaele Tortella
The Human Side of Plastic: Abby Barrows by Andrew Lynch, Ben Ayers, and Rush Sturges
Replanting a Garden by Anthony W. Wallace
Juan Fernández UNOC Announcement by Andy Mann
The Bottom Line by Ben Mallaby
Life on the Edges – Stores from the Frontlines of Climate Resilience by Andi R. Cross and Adam Moore
During intermissions, meet students and experts; check out the Exhibitors Showcase of research and education initiatives; see the marine mammal ambulance; enjoy interactive experiences and live demonstrations; and snack on popcorn and refreshments.
The film festival supports student success at FAU Harbor Branch, helping prepare the next generation of marine scientists, engineers, and ocean advocates.
Tickets are $40. For more information and to purchase, visit fau.edu/hboi/filmfest.