# Event Details - **Event Name**: Saving Our Seas: On the Front Lines of Protecting Florida's Coral Reefs - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us at FAU for a panel discussion from leading experts about the future of Florida's coral reefs.About this EventFlorida's coral reefs are invaluable natural treasures facing unprecedented threats from disease, climate change, and pollution. This critical discussion brings together leading scientists and conservation experts who are actively working to understand, treat, and rebuild these vital ecosystems. Join our panelists as they take you to the front lines of this crisis, sharing groundbreaking research on coral resilience, disease resistance, and innovative restoration techniques that are essential to securing the future of our oceans.Discussion HighlightsBuilding Resilience into Coral Reef Communities: Dive into the science of coral survival. Experts will share research on identifying and cultivating stress-tolerant "super corals" with enhanced disease resistance. This work provides the genetic foundation for strategically strengthening Florida's remaining reef communities against future changes.Innovative Coral Restoration Techniques: Discover the advanced methods used to rebuild reefs, including advanced outplanting and nursery strategies. Learn how scientists are creating and nurturing new reefs designed to survive rising ocean temperatures, new disease outbreaks, and more frequent bleaching events.The Future of Coral Reefs in Florida: Get the latest assessment of Florida's reef health. This discussion will look forward, exploring how the innovative research and techniques (e.g., "super corals") are being applied to give our reefs a long-term prognosis for recovery and survival.SchedulePanel discussion: 5:30-6:30 p.m.Reception with refreshments: 6:30-7:30 p.m.Panelists https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/4fb1eeb0-d01f-11f0-80e4-a5f23ff97372-rimg-w1110-h740-dc76777a-gmir.jpg Steven Vollmer, Ph.D.Director of the School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability and Professor of Biological Sciences, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Florida Atlantic University https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4feed0a0-d01f-11f0-9ccf-e72eb847d56d-rimg-w661-h740-dce1e2ec-gmir.jpg Molly Moynihan, Ph.D.Assistant Professor, Department of Geosciences, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Florida Atlantic University https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5028cc60-d01f-11f0-80e4-a5f23ff97372-rimg-w740-h740-dcd2d6d7-gmir.jpg Joshua D. Voss. Ph.D.Research Professor, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Florida Atlantic University https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/505840d0-d01f-11f0-80e4-a5f23ff97372-rimg-w1039-h740-dc5e4792-gmir.jpg Leneita FixExecutive Director/CEO, the Reef InstituteLocationLive Oak Pavilion room, Student Union building (UN-31)Florida Atlantic University777 Glades RoadBoca Raton, FL 33431Visit here for maps, parking, and turn-by-turn directions: https://science.fau.edu/frontiers/#mapParkingGuests can park for free during this event. Parking can be found in Parking Garage 1 to the north of the Student Union.L earn more and view a map for parking: https://science.fau.edu/frontiers/#map.Learn MoreV isit: https://science.fau.edu/frontiers. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boca-raton/saving-our-seas-on-the-front-lines-of-protecting-floridas-coral-reefs/100001974938054886 - **Event Categories**: Business, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Boca Raton - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Live Oak Pavilion, Student Union, Florida Atlantic University - **lat**: 26.3760252 - **long**: -80.1023579 - **full address**: Live Oak Pavilion, Student Union, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Saving Our Seas: On the Front Lines of Protecting Florida's Coral Reefs - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4b169a3e94f347905f56e05b93eb87eee3ed73704a10023ee3ff5bf10a5d44ff-rimg-w1200-h600-dc0479c0-gmir.jpg?v=1764749351 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Saving Our Seas: On the Front Lines of Protecting Florida's Coral Reefs being held? - **A:** Saving Our Seas: On the Front Lines of Protecting Florida's Coral Reefs takes place on Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Live Oak Pavilion, Student Union, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Saving Our Seas: On the Front Lines of Protecting Florida's Coral Reefs? - **A:** Saving Our Seas: On the Front Lines of Protecting Florida's Coral Reefs is organized by FAU Charles E. 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