Mark Perry, executive director of the Florida Oceanographic Society, recently was awarded the 2022 Conservationist Award by the Everglades Coalition in honor of his 40-plus years protecting and restoring the greater everglades ecosystem. Growing up in Martin County, Perry was influenced by the time he and his family spent outdoors. Fishing, swimming and boating were a part of his recreational experience, and a source of inspiration for a young man looking to make a difference in the world.
