Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Lecture Series: Florida Keys Sanctuary Shipwreck Stories

Dive into the dramatic maritime history beneath the waters of the Florida Keys. Join Matthew Lawrence, a maritime archaeologist with the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, for an engaging look at the shipwrecks that helped shape the islands’ past.
With more than 20 years of experience in maritime archaeology, Lawrence explores how the history of the Florida Keys is told through the hundreds of shipwrecks resting just offshore. This lecture highlights some of the lesser-known wreck**s** within the sanctuary, revealing the stories, challenges, and discoveries hidden below the surface.
It’s a fascinating way for visitors to connect with the Keys’ rich seafaring heritage—no diving required.