08/07/2026
We Filled That Boat!
Thank You, Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi!
WE DID IT!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our members and partners, MIASF's Fill That Boat Back-to-School Provisioning campaign has officially reached 100% capacity!
A special thank you to Anchor Member Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi for helping us fill the final space aboard with a generous donation of teacher-requested classroom supplies, fish care supplies, and waterproof marine life identification guides for student snorkeling activities.
ο»ΏTogether, these donations will help support Broward County's Marine Magnet & CTE Programs and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County as they prepare for the upcoming school year.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped :
π Haimes Coleman Group
π Centennial Bank
π VB Hose Clamps
π Nancy Olson Water Fitness
π Environmental Marine Services, Inc
π Port Everglades Association
π Maritime Professional Training
π Reef Aquaria Design
π Jellyfish Art
π Marine Research Hub
π Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi
What's Next?
Although we've officially filled the boat, the journey continues. Beginning next week, we'll start delivering supplies to our participating Marine Magnet and CTE Programs, as well as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, helping prepare students for the school year ahead.
We'll also be joining Reef Aquaria Design (RAD) for the installation of the new jellyfish aquarium at South Broward High School, and we can't wait to share that experience with you! Stay tuned as we follow these donations from the boat to the classroom.
But We're Not Done Yet!
That boat is filled, but our Back-to-School Provisioning Wishlist will remain open. Additional donations will continue to support our participating schools, helping provide even more of the teacher-requested supplies and specialty marine items they need throughout the school year.
THANK YOU
Every notebook, backpack, aquarium supply, piece of marine equipment, and specialty item donated represents a company that chose to invest its time and resources in the next generation of our industry.
Because of your generosity, students will have the tools, equipment, and opportunities to explore careers on and around the water.
Thank you for helping build the future of the marine industry.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's drive a success. We can't wait to celebrate with many of you next week at The Big Fish Showcase!