In the Bedroom of the Shark: Underwater Mating and Dating in the Florida Keys
Dive in to learn more about the fascinating story of nurse shark courtship and mating from a world-renowned shark biologist.
The History of the St. Lucie River - 125 years of Change
Step back in time to see how a documentary filmmaker unraveled the true history of the St. Lucie River, “America’s Amazon.”
The Incredible Journey Home: Understanding Sea Turtles and Natal Homing
Imagine embarking on an epic journey spanning thousands of miles, navigating vast oceans with pinpoint precision, only to return to the exact stretch of beach where your life began. This remarkable feat is a reality for sea turtles, thanks to a phenomenon known as natal homing.
The Loxa-Lucie Headwaters - Continuing the History of Preserving Environmentally Valuable Lands in Martin County
Learn about a new land preservation initiative to protect the headwaters of Kitching Creek and the north-flowing South Fork of the St. Lucie River.
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RESEARCH DEPARTMENT NEWS
(8/2023) Director of Research and Conservation, Dr. Loraé Simpson, spoke with City & State Florida about what sargassum can teach us about mangroves and their tolerance to high nutrient levels. You can read the article at the link here.
(8/2023) Our Research Teams…
"The Science Behind Oyster Restoration" Workshop
Learn about the science behind oyster restoration and living shoreline construction!
The Story of Plastic Film Screening
Join us at the Blake Library for a screening of The Story of Plastic.
The Vital Role of Seagrass in Coastal Ecosystems
Beneath the shimmering surface of our coastal waters lies a hidden treasure vital to the health of our marine environments: seagrass.
The Young and Passionate Megan Brookes
Megan Brookes became involved with Florida Oceanographic because she has always had a passion for the environment. When she first started as a volunteer at Florida Oceanographic, she was looking for somewhere that she could be a part of the conservation efforts in her local community.
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'There isn't a cure or an antidote': Experts say to keep pets away from blue-green algae
Blue-green algae’s toxicity is a worry for both wildlife and humans. With the algae spreading beyond Lake Okeechobee and into canals, there’s ample cause for concern.
They're called 'super clams,' and the Indian River Lagoon just got 55,000 of them
The long-embattled southern Indian River Lagoon got some support this month from what could be a promising solution to pollution problems. They're called "super clams."
Tom Thornton Mobilizes to End Plastics in the Ocean
Meet Volunteer Tom Thornton
Too much polluted agricultural water threatens Everglades' engineered wetlands, study says
Too much polluted agricultural water threatens Everglades' engineered wetlands, study says.
Toxic algae blooms reported in Port Mayaca
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported a 'moderate' level of toxic algae blooms in Martin County over the weekend.
As toxic algae spreads, Stuart urges DeSantis to declare state of emergency
City commissioners are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency to address spreading algal blooms across Lake Okeechobee.
Toxic blue-green algae not polluting St. Lucie River since summer discharges halted
WBPF interviews Dr. Zack Jud on toxic blue-green algae and how, for the first time in years, the St. Lucie River and other local waterways are not covered in harmful green slime.
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Treasure Coast residents rail against Lake Okeechobee discharges at Rivers Coalition
Treasure Coast residents railed against Lake Okeechobee discharges to the St. Lucie River in Stuart Thursday during the River Coalition’s monthly meeting.
Treasure Coast Water Crisis
Get educated
As a citizen of the Treasure Coast, it's important to stay up-to-date on what's going on in our environment. Here are a few resources:
Florida Oceanographic Society - Weekly Water Quality Report
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) - Algae bloom information …
