About Us
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 Hutchinson Island in Stuart, FL situated between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean.
Did you know that not all ocean animals are fish? Solve our scavenger hunt to discover what kind of animals live within the deep blue sea while exploring our Coastal Center!
Take a guided peek down the nature trail and learn about local mangrove species. Find out why these unique plants are essential for all of us and what’s being done to protect them.
Southerners are suckers for cities on the water, and the charming community of Stuart, Florida, is abundantly blessed on that front. The town of around 20,000 people happens to be situated on the St. Lucie River and the…
For part of the year, the beach becomes home to sea turtles who are in the nesting process. During this time, there are regulations to keep the sea turtle eggs and hatchlings safe.
