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Marine Environmental Education Center (MEEC)

Marine Environmental Education Center (MEEC)

Interactive exhibits, sea turtle encounters, and conservation programs that inspire visitors to protect oceans and coastal ecosystems.

OUR EXPERIENCES

Founded through a partnership with Nova Southeastern University and Broward County in 2017, the Marine Environmental Education Center (MEEC) offers visitors many ways to connect with South Florida’s coastal environment. Guests can explore indoor and outdoor conservation exhibits, meet animal residents, attend daily public programs, and participate in special events and workshops. The highlight of many visits is the daily feeding of the MEEC’s two resident sea turtles—a loggerhead and a green turtle—where guests learn their rehabilitation stories and discover ways people can support marine conservation.

ABOUT US

The MEEC’s mission is to connect guests, both locally and internationally, with our planet through interactive learning experiences that inspire individual paths toward environmental health and resiliency.

IMPACT

The MEEC has a positive community impact across several areas. Beyond welcoming 12,000+ guests from local and global communities, the center’s impact includes:
• 2,500+ hours of service provided by a team of 36 volunteers and interns
• 6,500 individuals participating in 100+ onsite and offsite learning programs, workshops, and special events
• 200+ pounds of trash removed during beach clean-ups, including over 636 pieces of hard plastic
• Collaboration with 20 Nova Southeastern University student clubs and departments

DETAILS

To learn more, contact: MEEC@nova.edu

What are your minimum and maximum group sizes?
10–135

Do you require visitors to pre-book?
No

Do you have group rates?
Yes

Do you pay commissions to travel advisors?
No

What languages do you offer your services in?
Services are primarily facilitated in English, but select staff speak fluent Spanish and may be available with advance scheduling.

When are you open?
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed Sundays and Mondays, as well as Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

What accommodations do you make for people living with disabilities?
The MEEC follows parent-organization accessibility guidelines. Broward County parks comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by removing barriers, ensuring program accessibility, and providing reasonable modifications, including wheelchair-accessible ramps, elevators, and special sand wheelchairs for beach access.