Support Conservation Research at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Marine Laboratory

In 2022, SFF expanded our conservation education efforts by developing a cooperative internship program with the SCCF Marine Lab. Donations from SFF members and matching funds from other individuals allowed us to provide a 3 year funding source for marine science interns. Dr. Eric Milbrandt, Director of the SCCF Marine Lab is very excited to create these internships with the Sanibel FlyFishers. “Recent graduates in marine science with a BS degree have limited opportunities for exploring research in Florida. He points out that these internships are designed to broaden the experience of early career young professionals. “In addition to research on other projects, we ask them to formulate their own project, purchase necessary supplies to complete the project and collect and analyze data. The internship allows students to explore the field of marine science, gain connections, and gives them on-the-job training to help them decide on a direction for graduate school, or to give them more experience.” Research Internships are impactful to our islands in many ways: they help guide a career path and provide an opportunity to gain practical experience and knowledge. They help train people to be better prepared for the job market. Interns help us learn about, and better understand our marine environments and the challenges they face.

And these young people and live and work in our community – enriching it. So much good – right here on our island.

Support General Club Activities

Sanibel FlyFishers hosts many meetings and fishing events. All these have fixed costs and those costs are not always borne by our revenue from membership fees. We appreciate anything people can contribute to the activities hosted by the club.