Keys History & Discovery Center Presents…Endangered Sawfish

 

Islamorada – Keys History & Discovery Center Presents…Endangered Sawfish of the Florida Keys, a lecture on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 5-7 p.m. For this lecture, the location will be Islamorada Fishing Club, 104 Madeira Road, MM 82 Bayside, Islamorada.  Lectures are free for museum members. Cost for non-members is now only $10, thanks in part to grant funding and individual contributions. Reservations are encouraged.

Sawfish are large shark-like rays that used to be relatively common in Florida waters including the Keys. Today, Florida’s sawfish is endangered, and scientists are striving to learn as much as possible about this iconic and fascinating fish. Join Havenworth Coastal Conservation President Tonya Wiley as she discusses her work on the conservation biology studies of sawfish since 2001, including research on the endangered small-tooth sawfish in Florida, and how she became an authority on the biology and ecology of the species.Join us to see a three-foot sawfish replica, feel some real sawfish rostra (saws), and get some great sawfish swag. During her presentation Wiley will bring you interesting facts about sawfish, updates on current research projects, explanations of management tools such as the Endangered Species Act, descriptions of ways you can be involved in the recovery of sawfish, and other information about the unique and endangered small-tooth sawfish.

Light appetizers and a cash bar will be available. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made at 305-922-2237 or [email protected].

Upcoming lecture topics include the 1733 Spanish Galleon Trail, Study of a Cuban Migrant Craft and Lincoln Conspirators.

For more information, call 305-922-2237 or go to www.keysdiscovery.com.

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