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.
Join us for a special Sensory Hour at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, designed exclusively for neurodiverse individuals and their families who may find traditional visiting hours overwhelming.
Why do sharks sink? How do fish hover in midwater? Come learn about buoyancy for our different finned friends.
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.
