Welcome to Mission: Ocean Discovery!
FAU Harbor Branch has launched a new mission and we invite all who love the ocean to join us as we take a deep dive into the research being conducted at our site in Ft. Pierce, FL. With tours, exhibitions, programs, lectures and events both on-site and off, our outreach programs provide a variety of platforms through which scientists may share their knowledge, passions and achievements with people of all ages. Reflecting our role as a source of knowledge and education, Mission: Ocean Discovery is your portal for becoming an informed oceanographic citizen scientist.
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Ocean Discovery Visitors Center
Explore our educational exhibits to learn about the important research conducted at FAU Harbor Branch as well as some of the plants and animals we study.
Public Tours
FAU Harbor Branch offers a variety of engaging educational tours for all ages, including our award-winning Indian River Lagoon Boat Tour! You can also explore our 144-acre research campus with a tram tour, where you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at our cutting-edge work.
Ocean Science Lecture Series
Hear about our most recent discoveries from the scientists and engineers that made them! Watch past lectures, find the schedule of upcoming speakers and livestream the presentations.
Speakers Bureau
Faculty, staff and graduate students from FAU Harbor Branch provide off-site lectures upon request to civic groups, neighborhood associations, and more on a broad range of scientific topics throughout the Treasure Coast. Learn how to schedule a speaker for your group.
Ocean Science Art Contest
Calling all artists! Submit your artwork related to FAU Harbor Branch research for a chance to win a variety of great prizes! Learn more information about the contest and how to submit your artwork.
Citizen Science
FAU Harbor Branch engages the community in our research in many different ways. Learn more about how you can help collect data for our scientists.
Marine Science Curricula
Access free lessons, activities and resources that have been developed by our team of scientists and educators. From whales to satellites, your students can dive deeper into a variety of STEM topics and even hear about important research happening at FAU Harbor Branch.
Become a Volunteer
Do you want to immerse yourself in Ocean Science for a Better World® ? Opportunities may be available with our outreach and research teams.
Gabby Barbarite McHenry, Ph.D.
Director of Education and Outreach
Phone: 772-242-2470
E-mail: gbarbari@fau.edu
Jennifer Cutter, M.S.
Assistant Director of Education and Outreach
Phone: 772-242-2344
E-mail: jcutter2015@fau.edu
Josephine Story, M. Ed.
Marine Educator
Samantha McGuire, M.Sc.
Courtney Brooks, B.S.
Marine Educator