January 20, 2026
Armando Ubeda
Florida Sea Grant Program
Speaker Bio:
Armando J. Ubeda is the Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent of UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County. His Extension program focuses on the FL Master Naturalist Program, Living Shorelines, Mangrove Best Management Practices, Sustainable Fisheries, Marine Resource Conservation, Marine Debris prevention, and Water Quality/Quantity. He brings his experience and training to these courses from his time as a coral reef researcher in Nicaragua, from his time as a staff biologist at the Department of Shark Research at Mote Marine Laboratory in the USA, and from his former position as a Mesoamerican Program Manager for a conservation organization called LightHawk. Armando received his bachelor’s degree in marine sciences with a minor in chemistry from the University of Mobile’s Latin American campus and his master’s degree in marine resource management from Oregon State University. Ubeda has also completed postgraduate courses in marine ecology, crocodile ecology, and environmental impact assessment. Armando received a Fulbright scholarship and several other competitive scholarships like the Hatfield Marine Science Center’s Mamie Markham Research Award from Oregon State University, and he was a Global Fellow at the Duke University Marine Laboratory. Armando is also a Ph.D. student at the Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department at the University of Florida, his research focuses on shark behavior and population structure.
Presentation: Mangroves
Join Armando J. Ubeda, Florida Sea Grant Agent, for a captivating look into the world of mangroves.
In this presentation, we’ll explore the unique ecology of mangrove ecosystems. You will learn about their unique adaptations and the diverse species that thrive alongside them and uncover why these coastal habitats are vital to both nature and human communities.
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