Educational Presentations

The following videos are webinar recordings of educational presentations. Each video is narrated in English, with English captions available. Most videos also have Spanish captions.

Since these were recorded as part of actual programs, you may occasionally hear reference to future discussion or question and answer opportunities. Please ignore these comments, as they are no longer valid.

Coral Reefs of Texas and Louisiana

(video at top of page)

This webinar recording provides an introduction to Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, its various habitats, and wildlife. (2021)

Video Length: 13:56

Speaker: Kelly Drinnen/FGBNMS

Captions: English, Spanish


Coral Bleaching

This webinar recording gives a brief overview of coral biology, followed by a detailed explanation of coral bleaching through the lens of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. (2021)

Video Length: 26:48

Speaker: Michelle Johnston/FGBNMS

Captions: English, Spanish


An Introduction to Ocean Acidification

This webinar recording explains what ocean acidification is and how it may impact marine life. (2021)

Video Length: 22:42

Speaker: Marissa Nuttall/FGBNMS

Captions: English, Spanish


Photo Safari Stories

This webinar recording tells behind-the-scenes stories and little-known facts about photos selected during the 2021 Photo Safari Scavenger Hunt. A short question and answer period with the live audience occurs at the end.

Video Length: 1:00:02

Speaker: Kelly Drinnen/FGBNMS

Captions: English, Spanish


A a screen capture of a person speaking about coral spawning during a webinar
Click on this photo to link to the recording on the Exploring ByThe Seat Of Your Pants YouTube channel.

Exploring Coral Spawning in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary

Hosted by Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants (2020)

This webinar recording takes you on a virtual field trip into the depths of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary to learn about coral spawning with expedition lead Dr. Sarah Davies of Boston University.

Video Length: 57:31

Speaker: Sarah Davies/Boston University

Captions: English

Additional National Marine Sanctuaries programs hosted by Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants are available here.