{"id":24337,"date":"2024-09-11T14:11:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T14:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=24337"},"modified":"2024-09-11T14:11:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T14:11:02","slug":"florida-specialty-plate-spotlight-series-save-our-seas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/florida-specialty-plate-spotlight-series-save-our-seas\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Specialty Plate Spotlight Series: Save Our Seas"},"content":{"rendered":"

A warm, happy welcome to all our blog readers today!\u00a0 As you may know, here at eTags, we do more than just tag and title your vehicle.\u00a0 Although we\u2019re really good at that (it\u2019s kind of our thing<\/em>), we also feature an ongoing presentation that highlights something very dear to our hearts: charity. And we don\u2019t just focus on one specific deserving cause. Rather, we explore and expound on many different opportunities to give back in the state of Florida.<\/p>\n

Kudos to you if you\u2019ve guessed where we\u2019re going with this (we suspect that our regular readers are nodding to themselves with a knowing smile), but if you haven’t a clue, let us introduce you to one of our favorite topics ever: the Florida Specialty Plate Spotlight Series.<\/p>\n

In this continuous feature, we select one of the Sunshine State\u2019s most popular Specialty Plates from their program, and give you the lowdown on its history, significance, and the foundation or organization behind its unique design.\u00a0 You see, each Specialty Plate is more than just a pretty face. Every motif represents a worthy cause that benefits directly from your purchase of the plate.\u00a0 Meaning, if you happen to purchase a Florida Specialty Plate, the proceeds from that upgrade go straight towards helping people, animals, and the environment of Florida.<\/p>\n

\"Save<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s center-stage feature is ranked the twelfth most popular Specialty Plate in the state, with 46,560 pieces in circulation currently.\u00a0 It is the Save Our Seas Specialty Plate, and here\u2019s what happens when you choose this particular tag for your registration:<\/p>\n

The Save Our Seas Specialty Plate is affiliated with Florida Atlantic University\u2019s Harbor Branch<\/a> Oceanographic Institute Foundation. Designed by artist Guy Harvey, the Save Our Seas plate supports the research and solution-finding efforts of Harbor Branch Scientists.<\/p>\n

Their mission is to continuously investigate and address critical issues of coastal zones, oceans, and how they are related to human well-being.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Not limiting their research to the state of Florida or even the United States alone, the scientists approach this work from global standpoint, taking into consideration the diverse climates, ecosystems, and cultures around the world.<\/p>\n

The Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, one of the nation\u2019s premier oceanographic centers, was founded in 1971 and has since been dedicated to exploring and researching marine environments across the coasts of Florida. In addition to studying various different marine animal species, their preservation and conservation, the nearly two hundred scientists at Harbor Branch focus much of their time and efforts on exploring the intricate and essential connection between humans and the planet\u2019s vast oceans.<\/p>\n

\"Exploring<\/p>\n

A few of Harbor Branch’s notable key programs include the following:<\/h2>\n