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SUMMARY:Marine Mammals at Risk: The Fight to Save IRL Dolphins and Manatees
DESCRIPTION:The Emerson Center welcomes Dr. Jeff Eble\, Florida Program Director at Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI)\, for an engaging E-Series lecture\, Marine Mammals at Risk: The Fight to Save IRL Dolphins and Manatees\, on Tuesday\, January 20\, 2026\, at 7:00 p.m.\nThis compelling presentation will take audiences behind the scenes of efforts to protect and restore Indian River Lagoon marine mammals after more than a decade of harmful algal blooms and widespread seagrass loss. Dr. Eble will share how HSWRI is addressing these challenges through scientific research\, rapid-response rescue missions\, and innovative aquaculture projects that support habitat recovery.\nAttendees will hear real-life stories from the field and discover how science\, rescue\, and community action are shaping a healthier future for the lagoon’s iconic dolphins and manatees. \nEvent Details\n• Topic: Marine Mammals at Risk: The Fight to Save IRL Dolphins and Manatees\n• Speaker: Dr. Jeff Eble\, Florida Program Director\, Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute\n• Date: Tuesday\, January 20\, 2026\n• Time: 7:00 p.m.\n• Location: The Emerson Center\, 1590 27th Ave\, Vero Beach\, FL \nAbout The Emerson Center\nThe Emerson Center’s mission is to provide educational\, enlightening\, and thought provoking programs\, alongside memorable musical events\, for our community. As Vero Beach’s premier performance venue\, The Emerson Center presents its acclaimed E-Series lectures\, a lineup designed to engage\, educate\, and entertain. Doors open one hour prior to each lecture. While admission is free\, a suggested donation of $10 is greatly appreciated.\nThe 2026 Emerson E-Series is sponsored by the Clean Water Coalition of Indian River County\, a local 501(c)(3) dedicated to protecting and restoring our waterways.\nThe Emerson Center is located at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach\, 1590 27th Ave\, Vero Beach\, Florida 32960. For more information\, visit TheEmersonCenter.com
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LOCATION:The Emerson Center\, 1590 27th Ave.\, Vero Beach\, 32960\, United States
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