Our 2023 Legislative Priorities: Fighting for what matters.

Conservation Story

Studying Ocean Threats for Conservation Decision-Making

By Jasmin GrahamProject CoordinatorMarine Science Laboratory Alliance Center of Excellence (MarSci-LACE)Mote Marine Laboratory Growing up I was always captivated by the mysteries of the ocean. After spending my college years counting the number of microplastics on beaches around the world and necropsying stranded marine mammals

Lessons from the Sea

I first gained an appreciation for conservation during the time I spent as a child living on a sailboat. On a sailboat, resources are limited—food, water, and in some cases, shelter from storms. When our water tank ran low, we collected rainwater from our

Finding Truth in Nature

I grew up outdoors. In my hometown of High Springs, Florida, my days were spent walking trails, swimming in springs, catching toads and snails, and making beads out of river mud. My mom guided my path to conservation both then and now. As a middle-school

Protecting Wild Florida

I work in conservation to ensure that everyone has access to wild and natural places. Nature has always been my escape - a place for inspiration, insight, and healing. As an adult, it’s where I go to rekindle my childlike wonder and marvel at the