Marine Education Initiative

Founded in 2007
✏️ Educated 2,350+ students
🐟 Provided 4,100+ meals

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Want to help feed thousands of people suffering from food insecurity in South Florida? Click here to volunteer: https://t.co/uZ0zA6YoZN

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Our Aquaponics Center is coming along! Yesterday we finished insulating the roof and the last of the materials were delivered. This weekend we will begin installing the aquaponics system. Exciting times for our community, stay tuned and join the initiative!

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Check out some of these cool underwater pics of Manatees. They are too cute to be harmed so join the initiative to save the sea cow.

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Do you boat in waters where manatees are commonly found? If so, watch this video to learn how to safely boat in the presence of manatees, as boating collisions are a major threat to the animals. Let us know what you'll do to protect manatees while boating!
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Are you passionate about ocean conservation? Do you want to teach kids how to protect our seas? Would you like to provide food to shelters and assist in disaster relief? If so, sign up for our email list at https://t.co/9BLTS8msU5 to stay informed on how to support our mission!

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3 months ago, Marion the Manatee was found floating on the water's surface and she was just recently released back into the ocean! Click the link for the full story. 🌊🐄

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Please consider joining the initiative today to help preserve our oceans. Just $10/month will give 1 underprivileged student access to immersive marine conservation online courses. Help support the next generation by giving today: https://t.co/4xPsxLyWIF

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Have you ever wanted to see a manatee in person but don't know where to start? If you live in Florida, here's a video of 10 best places to see them up close and learn more about them! Let us know your experiences if you've visited any of these places...

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Have you ever seen a manatee smoosh up against glass? Whether you have or haven't, this clip will bring a smile to your face! Drop an emoji reaction in the comments to show us your reaction to this video...

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Introducing this week's Theme of the Week: manatees! Check out our social media pages for everything manatee-related and be sure to stay tuned each day to learn something new. Let us know down in the comments your favorite manatee fact!

#Ocean #Oceanlife #Manatee #Manatees

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Meet Dylan Nottingham, our Director of Fishing Donations! He saw in fishing tournaments the prevalence of irresponsible fishing, and he joined us to help fix this issue. He's run 20 tournaments in South Florida and has provided 1,500+ meals. Your hard work is appreciated, Dylan!

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Meet Blake Birkins, our Boca Raton Program Director! In his words: "I joined MEI to further my passion for marine life and instill that same passion in my students. I look forward to virtually teaching my students on how to properly preserve our oceans and wildlife this year!"

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Meet Frank Cai, our final Board member! He works for a large management consulting firm that specializes in healthcare clientele. Growing up near Cape Cod and spending time at many beautiful beaches on the east coast, Frank is passionate for preserving natural marine ecosystems.

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Meet Adam Gabay, another member of our Board! He oversees strategy at Lev Investments, a Los Angeles-based boutique real estate investment, development, and design firm. Adam is also a helicopter pilot and high altitude backpacker. Check out our website to learn more about him!

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Meet Natalie Miaoulis, another Board member! She heads sustainable fisheries work for The Nature Conservancy, and as a certified rescue scuba diver and a recreational fisher, she is passionate about the work she leads within their Bahamas program. Visit our site to learn more!

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Meet our social media coordinator, Ethan Robbins! Ethan is a rising sophomore at Saint Andrew's School and is an avid fisherman. He said he "got involved with us because he loves to fish and wanted to help to promote marine conservation". Thank you, Ethan, for your great work!

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Meet Mathew Pursel, a member of the MEI board! Matthew is currently the Dean of Students at Saint Andrew's School in Boca Raton, FL. His passion for fishing and helping others along with his belief in the purpose of the charity drew him to our organization.

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Jimmy Staten, a Director of Fish Donations, leaves for college today! In his words, Jimmy "joined [MEI] to help feed the less fortunate in [his] community" and loves to see firsthand the happiness our fish donations bring. Thank you, Jimmy, we wish you best in college!

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Meet Valentine Thomas, a member of our Board. She is not only a professional freediver and spearfisherwoman, but also a published author, TV Host, speaker, and accomplished chef. She is an advocate of sustainable eating and has helped change policies on commercial fisheries.