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    Nature Coast Biological Station

    Nature Coast Biological Station

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    Your donations directly help the Nature Coast by supporting the research, education, and outreach programs of this special region.

    Donate


    Your donations directly help the Nature Coast by supporting the research, education, and outreach programs of this special region.

    You can make a donation to one of our programs listed below or use this form to make a general donation. Thank you for your support.

    • Seahorse Key Marine Lab
    • Seahorse Key Marine Lab

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      Seahorse Key Marine Lab Resilience Renovations

      UF/IFAS aims to raise $350,000 to support new renovations to transfer the electrical system at the island to fully solar power, improve the water system at the island, and build a storm-resilient pavilion for class and visitor activities. Read more about the project.

    • K-12 Education
    • K-12 Education

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      K-12 Education

      • $60 – sponsors two K-12 students
      • $1,500 – sponsors two classes of 24 students

      Every year, NCBS hosts an average of 300 to 400 K-12 students from the local area for a field-based learning experience.

      Despite living in this area, most of these students are not aware of the special character of this area, and many have never been on a boat. This program exposes these students to science and conservation activities and creates awareness of professional opportunities and future areas of study.

      Donations fund the costs associated with the K-12 program.

    • Research Internships
    • Research Internships

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      Research Internships

      The NCBS Internship Program encourages and attracts students to conduct helpful field research at NCBS while gaining hands on field experience for their career.

      Donations help offset costs to students associated with travel, lodging, and other research needs. They also incentivize students to direct their research to the Nature Coast.

      It costs $3,000 to host one student researcher and every researcher produces a research report. See past reports here.

    • Extension
    • Extension

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      Extension Programs

      A donation to our regional Extension program directly supports programs such as Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch, Florida Friendly Angler, Seagrass Safe Boating, living shorelines and other projects. Funds are used to purchase gear, pay support staff, and host events to train and show appreciation to volunteers in our programs.

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    Nature Coast Biological Station
    552 1st Street PO Box 878 Cedar Key, FL 32625
    (352) 325-6078

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