Ostego Bay Marine Science Center Staff

Our People make the difference!

The Marine Science Center is staffed by professionals who love the environment and share the ideals of conservation through education. We have a compliment of paid staff members supported by a group of dedicated volunteers that share a passion for environmental education.

Do you like talking about nature and proud of our area? Click to learn more about the Ostego Bay volunteer opportunities.

Meet Joanne Semmer Ms. Semmer is the President of the Ostego Bay Foundation Inc. and the Ostego Bay Oil Spill Co-Op. Instructor for the Florida Master Natrualist Class, Chairman of the FMB Mosquito Control District and local historian.

Meet Cathy.

With a Bachelor in Science Degree in Marine Biology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Marine Technoolgy from Cape Fear Community College, she brings extraordinary focus on Life Sciences. She shares her knowledge instructing both interns and volunteers facilitating learning objectives.

Meet Marilyn.

During my 10 years in Florida I have been a Swamp Buggy Guide, a naturalist at a large Resort on Captiva Island where I ran a Nature Center, Led beach and shell walks, taught kayaking and gave talks on Dolphin, Manatee and Ospreys. Marilyn was nominated for the 2019 Lee County E-Award.

Do you like talking about nature and proud of our area? Learn more about our volunteer opportunities at the Marine Science Center by calling 239.765.8101 or info@ostegobay.org.

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