Marine Science Eco Experience

Welcome to MSEE Mondays - Celebrating Our Ocean Warriors! Meet Haley, our stellar science educator who embodies the spirit of marine exploration and education. As a dedicated science teacher at Sigsbee Charter School, Haley brings boundless energy and passion to inspiring the next generation of ocean advocates. Originally from Syracuse, Indiana, Haley's path has been anything but ordinary. Her professional journey includes fascinating experiences in radiology, working in both the OR and NICU, before finding her true calling in science education. Her academic background from the University of Oklahoma has equipped her with a diverse skill set that she now channels into her teaching. Every Saturday, you'll find Haley at Ocean's Edge, sharing her infectious enthusiasm for marine life. As a single mom of three boys, she navigates her professional and personal life with remarkable joy and determination. Her ability to create individual connections and share fascinating ocean facts makes her a true ocean warrior. When she's not teaching or exploring marine environments, Haley enjoys snorkeling and people watching - a testament to her love for observation and understanding the world around her. For nearly three years, she has been an integral part of our team, bringing joy, knowledge, and an unwavering commitment to marine education. Haley embodies the perfect blend of scientific expertise, educational passion, and adventurous spirit. We are incredibly fortunate to have her inspiring young minds and connecting people to the wonders of our oceans! 🌊🐚

Happy Holidays to all celebrating this season! 💚

We hope you see this on Monday when you're back in the office, but we couldn’t miss the opportunity to share our staff’s #WavesOfThanksgiving as we close out this month of gratitude! Our staff’s motivation comes from their deep love for the ocean and their passion for sharing it with others. We are so grateful for the unique ways they bring their work, passions, and personalities into every guest experience. While our programming is great, it’s our staff who make it exceptional—creating meaningful, interactive moments and lasting memories for all who visit. Thank you for making waves of impact!

Next in the lineup on our #WavesOfThanksgiving is the incredible Director of Activities from Ocean's Edge Resort and Marina, a Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. Resort, is Heather Fillingham! Read about why she is THANKFUL for our Ocean in the image! 🏄 Now we could not pass up the opprotunity to give her our own #wavesofthanksgiving! Working with Heather is always a smooth sail. Knowing that when we arrive to Ocean's Edge, that Heather and her team will ensure the best experiences for their guests makes our job easy! Thank you, Heather, for all you do for your guests, in our collaboration, and for our oceans! 🎉

We are riding our #wavesofthanksgiving right into this holiday week, sharing why we are thankful for our oceans. 🏄 Today we are featuring Liz Segel the Director of Marketing at Nobu Eden Roc Hotel Miami Beach 🫶 👏 We LOVE working with Liz and spending time with the guests on South Beach! We can not pass along our thanks for all you do for us, Liz-- we are lucky to work alongside you as you help create meaningful, impactful experiences for your guests! 🎉

We are riding the #WavesOfThanksgiving this month by sharing our staff and our resort partner's reasoning for being thankful for our ocean. 🌊 We are starting with Justin Nels, the Managing Director, and Krystyna Loza, the Director of Guest Experiences from Isla Bella Beach Resort. 🌴 We also couldn't miss this opprotunity to also pass our #wavesofthanksgiving to Justin and Krystyna! We are lucky to be partnered with the both of you! You ensure Isla Bella guests have the best experiences on your property and they leave having fond memories of our backyard. 🏖 The Ocean and Us are grateful for YOU!

Share with who you think would be the perfect fit! We are looking for someone who would love to do this for the long haul!! Message us with any questions.

Learning about things other than charismatic megafauna? Very demure, very mindful. 🌊 This August, we're diving into the chloroplastic world of algae! 🦠 Our marine algae provide countless benefits to their ecosystems—from being a vital food source and offering protection, to stabilizing sediment and producing oxygen. Seagrasses may get all the superhero credit, but algae are unsung champions of coastal communities! 🌱 When balanced, algae add complexity to seagrass beds, mangroves, and coral reefs. But remember, not all algae are created equal. Today, let's explore the many benefits of algae. Stay tuned next week as we dive into the disadvantages and what can cause algae to turn harmful! #MarineScience #AlgaeAwareness #EcosystemHeroes #CoastalCommunities #MarineBiology #AlgaeAugust

Learning about things other than charismatic megafauna? Very demure, very mindful. 🌊 This August, we're diving into the chloroplastic world of algae! 🦠 Our marine algae provide countless benefits to their ecosystems—from being a vital food source and offering protection, to stabilizing sediment and producing oxygen. Seagrasses may get all the superhero credit, but algae are unsung champions of coastal communities! 🌱 When balanced, algae add complexity to seagrass beds, mangroves, and coral reefs. But remember, not all algae are created equal. Today, let's explore the many benefits of algae. Stay tuned next week as we dive into the disadvantages and what can cause algae to turn harmful! #MarineScience #AlgaeAwareness #EcosystemHeroes #CoastalCommunities #MarineBiology #AlgaeAugust

We are whale-y happy to announce that we are headed back at Playa Largo Resort and Spa in Key Largo Florida, this Saturday from 12-1PM! Our scientist, Anna Simmons, will be hosting a poolside presentation discussing the importance of our oceans, the ecosystems of the Florida Keys, key species you can find in our backyard, and will teach guests how to handle some of the coolest marine invertebrates you can find in our oceans! We are bringing the ocean to Playa Largo! Our marine science presentations are a guest favorite, written about in Forbes magazine and featured in the The New York Times. We would love to come to your resort! Feel free to reach out to Nicole Firing with any questions or requests. We look forward to talking with you!