Marine Resources Development Foundation, Inc.
Marine Resources Development Foundation, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
MRDF was established in 1970 to develop a better understanding of the earth's marine resources and improve the quality of life through education and the responsible use of marine resources for food, fresh water, energy, minerals, and medicine. In 1984, MRDF launched the world's first underwater habitat open to recreational divers and students - the MarineLab Undersea Laboratory. In 1985, a marine science education program, named MarineLab after the Undersea Laboratory, was created. MarineLab has grown from serving under 500 students in 1986 to 4,000 students and teachers each year. MarineLab's mission is to use education and adventure in the Florida Keys to foster environmental awareness and stewardship on a local, regional, and global scale.
About
REACHING OVER 4000 STUDENTS THIS YEAR, OUR MARINELAB PROGRAMS INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO MARINE SCIENCE CONCEPTS THROUGH HANDS-ON LABS, DISCUSSION ACTIVITIES, AND SNORKELING EXPLORATIONS BY BOAT ON OUR US COAST GUARD INSPECTED VESSELS. FOR MANY OF OUR STUDENTS, THIS IS THEIR FIRST EXPERIENCE OF THE OCEAN. OUR CURRICULUM IS BASED ON CURRENT SCIENCE, AND CONCEPTS ARE REINFORCED THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM. FIELD EXPERIENCES HAVE BEEN PROVEN TO INCREASE RETENTION OF KNOWLEDGE - PLUS THE STUDENTS ARE EXPERIENCING NATURE UNPLUGGED IN AN INCREASINGLY PLUGGED-IN WORLD. PARTICIPATION IN CITIZEN SCIENCE PROJECTS AND ADVANCED PROGRAMS IS AVAILABLE FOR HIGH SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Mrdf inspires today's students to become tomorrow's ocean protectors through our marinelab programs. we educate them about the ecology and interdependence of the marine communities of the florida keys, including man's impact, and expanding their knowledge and awareness to include local, regional, and global issues. our programs are geared towards school groups and homeschooling groups from 5th - 12th grade. we also provide teacher workshops for continuing education and professional development. by visiting our marinelab undersea laboratory, one of only three operating underwater research stations in the world, students are introduced to the requirements of living underwater, which are the same as living in space.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Mrdf inspires today's students to become tomorrow's ocean protectors! through our marinelab environmental programs, we educate them about the ecology and interdependence of the marine communities of the florida keys, including man's impact, and expanding their knowledge and awareness to include local, regional, and global issues. our programs are geared towards school groups and homeschooling groups from 5th - 12th grade. we also provide teacher workshops for continuing education and professional development. by visiting our marinelab undersea laboratory, one of only three operating underwater research stations in the world, students are introduced to the requirements of living underwater, which are the same as living in space.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as FL.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as PO BOX 37787, KEY LARGO, FL, 33037.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 47 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $11,801,477.
- The organization has 4 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1970.
- The organization pays $1,038,590 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $7,871,143 in fundraising expenses.