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Abstract BRINGING THE OUTSIDE IN: UP-CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH MARINE ECOSYSTEMS Laura Diederick The Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit (SMEE) in Fort Pierce,
Florida is located along the shore of the most diverse estuary in
the United States - the Indian River Lagoon – and provides
a window into this underwater world. With a focus on displaying
ecosystems as complex communities of organisms interacting in their
environments, the Marine Ecosystems Exhibit offers visitors an opportunity
to explore six different Florida estuarine and marine habitats and
learn about the diversity and importance of marine ecosystems. With
the help of dynamic displays, Exhibit staff strives to provide the
public with a better understanding of the marine ecosystems of the
IRL and surrounding area and the impact humans are having on these
fragile environments. This poster presentation will highlight the
aspects of SMEE that provide unique opportunities and encounters
for visitors and staff alike.
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