FMSEA Aquatic Species Collection Workshops
Florida educators can level up their field teaching skills with the Aquatic Species Collection Workshop (ASCW) from the Florida Marine Science Educators Association (FMSEA) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Workshops run year round in virtual and in-person formats.
- What you learn: Best practices for collecting, transport, care, safe gear use, release policies, and alternatives to live collection.
- Who can attend: Certified Florida teachers, homeschool instructors, and eligible staff or volunteers at education centers.
- Certification: Emailed within 97 days, valid for 3 years, allows limited educational collection of specified marine and freshwater species. No fishing license required within certificate limits.
- When: Offered at least monthly. Calendar lists about three months ahead. See the FMSEA workshops calendar.
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