Miami, FL – June 5, 2014 – Over 100 guests explored the great blue sea on Thursday evening as they gathered at the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science for the VIP kick-off soiree in honor of the 3rd Annual Miami Underwater Festival, presented by Everest Capital and festival chairs Shelly and Marko Dimitrijevic, with additional support by Maria Isabel and David Schwedel. Attendees were the first to view the incredible new “Under the Sea” exhibit, featuring selections from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science Annual Underwater Photography Contest, along with video by acclaimed worldwide photographer Zach Ransom. Before making their way into the planetarium for a selection of world-renowned marine films by BLUE on Tour, the touring arm of the world-renowned BLUE Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit, guests enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres and signature Finlandia vodka cocktails, including the Blue Coconut Crush, Underwater Grapefruit Crush and the Friendly Fire Coral. Following the films, attendees were able to view a special keynote presentation by Dr. Michael Heithaus, Executive Director, School of Environment, Arts and Society at Florida International University.

Andres Guerrero

Dr. Edlredge Bermingham & Marko Dimitrijevic

Dr. Edlredge Bermingham

Dr. Michael Heithaus

Frank Steslow

Dr. Edlredge Bermingham

Linda Frankel

Linda & David Frankel, & Dr. Edlredge Bermingham

Dr. Eldredge Bermingham, Jennifer Santer, & Steve Cohen

Pamela Garrison & Kirk Landon, Linda & David Frankel

Chris & Barbara Growals, Kim & Bill Cook

Barbara Growals

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