Florida Weekly Palm Beach Edition COX Science Center & Aquarium Launches Contest Seeking Junior Willoughby Explorers.

The Cox Science Center invites students to share their thoughts and questions with the 2022 Willoughby Expedition Team on the topics of PFAS, microplastics, human impact on the endangerment of the Snail Kite bird and surrounding habitats, discovery of antibiotic resistance genes in the water as well as the importance of water conservation via video presentation submission. At the end of the contest, winning videos by two students from elementary, middle and high school will be chosen to be discussed or answered by members of the expedition team. The winning students will be featured and have the chance to engage with members of the team in person at a future event hosted by the Science Center. Questions about this contest should be emailed to Kristina Holt (kholt@coxsciencecenter.org) or Chris Pait (cpait@coxsciencecenter.org).

About Willoughby: Explorer and scientist, Hugh Willoughby became the first non-native American to cross the Everglades in 1897. One Hundred and twenty-five years later, the 2022 Willoughby Expedition team will follow the same path and take samples to test for chemistry changes, pollutant substances (specifically microplastics) and modern effects surrounding this vital water system. For more information about the Expedition