Florida Master Naturalist Program

FMNP Marine Habitat Restoration Logo

Volusia & Monroe Counties

April 24 - May 9, 2025
Course FULL. Contact Instructor for wait list.
(Course Code: MR25-01)

The course format is hybrid: Live online classes via Teams
and In-person field trips.
In-person Field Locations

Mary McLeod Bethune Park
6656 S Atlantic Ave, NSB, FL 32169

Marine Discovery Center (MDC)
520 Barracuda Blvd. New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169

Mote Marine Laboratory's Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration*
24244 Overseas Hwy, Summerland Key, FL 33042

FWC Facility*
2796 Overseas Highway #100, Marathon, FL 33050

*Additional fee required. Review detailed information in Course Guidelines under Field Trips.


Instructors Information

Lead and Point of Contact: Trey Hannah, Director of Programs
Organization: Marine Discovery Center
Phone: 386-232-9534
Email: trey@marinediscoverycenter.org
Website: www.marinediscoverycenter.org

Additional Leads: Chad Truxall, Executive Director, Marine Discovery Center; and
Carolyn Kovacs, Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Flagler & Volusia Counties
Assistants with the Marine Discovery Center: Carely Metcalf, Education Coordinator; and Bob Creedon, Lead Naturalist

Tentative Course Agenda

Open the PDF below to view the full agenda for this course.

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Course Guidelines

Covid-19 safety precautions:

In light of the latest CDC updates and guidance from UF health experts, we no longer require masks during in-person FMNP activities but welcome masks for those who wish to wear them and voice support for those who do.

Live Online Meeting:

Indicates when you are required to be online (Teams) at the designated time to participate in course presentations, discussions, and activities. Attendance will be taken by the instructor. To participate, you must have:

  • Teams application downloaded to your device
  • An internet connection suitable for live streaming (wired or wireless)
  • Speakers, a microphone (or headset), and a web camera
  • A quiet location where you will not be disturbed

Attendance Policy:

  • You cannot miss more than 4.75 hours (20% of the 24 contact hours) This is a FMNP policy and cannot be modified by the Instructor.
  • To receive certification, the 4.75 hours or less missed must be made up by completing an assignment of equal time and content. Approval of the Instructor is required.
  • If total hours missed exceeds 4.75 hours, certification is not possible regardless of material made up.
  • All absences should be discussed with the instructor in advance. In case of emergencies, please notify Instructor as soon as possible.

Field Trips:
Additional fee of $150 for field activities to be collected by MDC before the start of class. Students would need to find their own accommodations for field activities in the Florida Keys.
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