![\"Man](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hboi-osls-2026.jpg\")
\n <\/p>\n\n \n <\/p>\n
James M. Sullivan, Ph.D., executive director of FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, will kick off the 2026 Ocean Science Lecture Series with an introduction to Florida’s new Office of Ocean Economy.<\/p>\n
\n Florida Atlantic University\u2019s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute<\/a> announced the lineup for its annual \u201cJohn & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Series<\/a>.\u201d All lectures begin at 4 p.m. at FAU Harbor Branch, Johnson Marine Education Center Auditorium, 5600 U.S. 1 North, Fort Pierce.<\/p>\n These free public education events provide a forum for the community to learn about the most recent discoveries and innovations at FAU Harbor Branch and around the world directly from the scientists and engineers who make them. Each lecture is followed by a question-and-answer session and a meet-and-greet with the speaker.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u201cThis year\u2019s Ocean Science Lecture Series will showcase the breadth of marine science research underway at Florida Atlantic,\u201d \u00a0said James M. Sullivan, Ph.D., executive director of FAU Harbor Branch. \u201cThe work our research faculty and scientists do every day has a genuine impact on our ocean economy and our future.\u201d<\/p>\n The 2026 lecture series schedule is as follows:<\/p>\n Jan. 14, \u201cAn Introduction to Florida\u2019s Office of Ocean Economy,\u201d presented by James M. Sullivan, Ph.D. Attendance is free and open to the public; however advanced registration is required. This one-time registration provides a pass for the entire season. All lectures are also streamed live on the FAU Harbor Branch website, and recordings of previous events are available in the online archive.<\/p>\n
\n Jan. 21, \u201cFlorida\u2019s Sea Turtles and Our Changing Climate,\u201d presented by Jeanette Wyneken, Ph.D.
\n Jan. 28, \u201cInto the Blue: Exploring Ocean Submarine Springs Offshore of West Florida,\u201d presented by Jordon Beckler, Ph.D.
\n Feb. 4, \u201cDiscovery of Anti-Cancer Drugs from the Sea,\u201d presented by Esther Guzm\u00e1n, Ph.D.
\n Feb. 11, \u201cThe Science of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt,\u201d presented by Brian Lapointe, Ph.D.
\n Feb. 18, \u201cOur Story: The Queen Conch Lab,\u201d presented by Megan Davis, Ph.D.
\n Feb. 25, \u201cFrom Classroom to Coastline: Preparing the Next Wave of Ocean Leaders,\u201d presented by Gabby McHenry, Ph.D.
\n March 4, \u201cPlague Hunters: The Race to Find the Cause of the World\u2019s First Pandemic,\u201d presented by Greg O\u2019Corry-Crowe, Ph.D.
\n March 11, \u201cOcean Optics: Shedding Light on the Ocean Around Us,\u201d presented by Wayne Slade, Ph.D.
\n March 18, graduate student lecture, \u201cCell Imaging to Reveal the Hidden World of Plankton,\u201d presented by Stephanie Schreiber and Olivia Ruchti.
\n March 25, \u201cBreaking Ground with Underwater Sound,\u201d presented by Matt Ajemian, Ph.D.<\/p>\n