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.
This 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.
Attendees 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.
Event Details
- Topic: Marine Mammals at Risk: The Fight to Save IRL Dolphins and Manatees
- Speaker: Dr. Jeff Eble, Florida Program Director, Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute
- Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Location: The Emerson Center, 1590 27th Ave, Vero Beach, FL
About The Emerson Center
The 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 proudly 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.
The 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
