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The researchers also will continue to explore the Family Day Adventure
genetic diversity of the Indian River Lagoon seagrasses
seagrass restoration in the lagoon, including selection of At The Jupiter Lighthouse
and how that diversity might be best used to support
strains that have favorable traits such as rapid growth and
broader environmental tolerance. Report and Photos
“This gift and continued support from FPL are helping by Penny Sheltz
our ongoing research in marine science and technology Families came
and addressing critical issues affecting our marine out on a beautiful
ecosystems,” said Jim Sullivan, Ph.D., executive director, January day to
FAU Harbor Branch. “With this funding, our researchers experience fun along
are applying unique techniques to help repair the damages the Loxahatchee
to the crucial aquatic plants that are essential to the health River at this year’s
of the Indian River Lagoon, and moreover, critical for Family Adventure
the survival of our beloved lagoon manatees that are Day!
dependent on this dietary staple.” Each child
received a Family
FAU High School – Jupiter Adventure Day
explorer bag to
Campus, In Partnership With begin their fun and

Max Planck Academy, Senior discovery of the
historic grounds
Research Reflection: Liberty around the Jupiter
Inlet Lighthouse.
Juno They followed
clues to solve the
“I am currently working History Mystery
under Dr. Jon Moore at Hunt, learn about
Florida Atlantic University our historic area
Wilkes Honors College. In and claim a prize.
Moore’s lab, I am measuring The first stop was
specimens from a rare deep- the Tindall Pioneer
sea genus of fish called Home built in 1892
Leptochilichtys. There are and is one of the
currently three known species oldest houses in
in this genus, and Moore Palm Beach County.
and I are working to classify Next on the list was
some new specimens as a the Seminole Tiki
possible new species. We measure the fish in a variety of ways, Hut, and the last
including through vertebral counts that we obtain from x-rays, stop was at the lighthouse to climb up 105 cast iron stairs.
and compare the data we collect to the current standards for This year’s Family Adventure Day offered an
the three known species. educationally entertaining way to explore our “History
I have also been working with Dr. Sarah Milton and Ms. Shaped by Nature” with the whole family.
Patricia Sposato to start a new project on better understanding
the immune function of green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas)
affected by green turtle fibropapillomatosis (GTFP). GTFP is
a tumor-causing debilitating disease that has caused massive
drops in populations of the already endangered green sea
turtle (and affects other species of turtles, as well). In this
lab, we will be quantifying the rates of phagocytosis through
flow cytometry and comparing the immune function between
populations of diseased green sea turtles (those that have
GTFP tumors) and healthy green sea turtles. This project
will allow us to better understand the effects of GTFP on the
populations and hopefully aid in conservation efforts with this
novel information.”

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