About Us
Florida Oceanographic Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1964 with the mission to inspire conservation of Florida’s coastal ecosystems through education, research and advocacy.
Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center is a marine life nature center located on Hutchinson Island in Stuart, FL situated between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean.
Join us on November 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Marine Mammal Fest at Florida Oceanographic Society’s Coastal Center! Celebrate our favorite marine mammals with marine mammal experts, exhibitor booths, activities, and more!
What if we told you that some whales teeth are made of the same material as your hair and fingernails? Participate in an experiment to learn more about these intriguing baleen teeth! (We also will be making manatee puppets).
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 Atlantic Ocean, which means visitors are privy to endless opportunities to…
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.
