Description
An oral history with Diane Yeaton, President of the Board of Trustees of the Marine Discovery Center, located at 520 Barracuda Boulevard in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Yeaton migrated to New Smyrna Beach from Rhode Island in 2002. The Marine Discovery Center, Inc. (MDC) was founded in 1998 for the purpose of protecting the Indian River Lagoon. Founders include New Smyrna Beach Mayor, James Vandergrifft, as well as various civic leaders, biologists, and other members of the community.
Table Of Contents
00:00 Opening credits
00:17 Introduction
00:32 Memories of Central Florida
01:15 Involvement at the Marine Discovery Center
01:51 Education at MDC
02:18 Restoration of the Indian River Lagoon
02:45 Yeaton's role at the MDC
03:20 Fundraising and grants
04:12 Environmental group partnerships
04:56 Marine wildlife rescue
05:57 How students can get involved
06:38 Favorite marine animals
07:07 Benefits of being a MDC employee
07:47 MDC's plans for 2014
08:25 Purpose of oyster bed restoration
09:57 Experience in education
10:32 Relationship with the Marine Science Center
11:04 How to help an injured animal
Coverage
Marine Discovery Center, New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Marine Science Center, Ponce Inlet, Florida
Mosquito Lagoon, Florida
Indian River Lagoon, Florida