What would discharges mean for Martin County?

People in and around Martin County are anxiously awaiting whether the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will announce discharges from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie Estuary.

Who We Are

Florida Oceanographic Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1964 with the mission to inspire environmental stewardship of Florida's coastal ecosystems through education, research and advocacy.    Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center is a 57-acre marine life nature center located on…

Wonder in the Waves Book Signing

Join us for the launch and signing of author Jennifer Collins' newest book, Wonder in the Waves.

World Ocean Day Beach Cleanup - FULL

Celebrate World Oceans Day with a beach cleanup at Jensen Beach. Join us as we put our stewardship into action. 

World Ocean Day Tips

Make a commitment to the ocean!     

World Oceans Day

Celebrate the ocean with us! 

World Oceans Day Beach Cleanup

Celebrate World Oceans Day with us and help us to clean Stuart Beach!

WPBF: Florida Oceanographic Society unveils new Ocean EcoCenter

The Florida Oceanographic Society unveiled its new Ocean Eco-Center Friday morning.

WPTV Covers the Upcoming Coastal Center Expansion

Take a look at this video featured on WPTV of the Coastal Center's upcoming expansion. 

Yoga on the Ocean Deck (Sunrise)

Bask in the morning sun, connect with nature meet new friends.

Yoga on the Ocean Deck (Sunset)

Take advantage of the beautiful Florida weather and bask in the tranquility of our breathtaking sunsets.

Yoga with the sea turtles

Connect the mind and body with nature in a 60 minute yoga class held at Florida Oceanographic Society’s sea turtle pavilion!