Oysters in St. Lucie Estuary starting to see reprieve from freshwater runoff discharges
For the first time since August, oysters are finally getting some reprieve from the recent deluge of rainfall runoff.
Discussing South Florida water management and quality
The effort to improve water quality in South Florida is in high gear. Over the next few weeks, the Army Corps of Engineers will announce when the new Lake Okeechobee discharge schedule will begin.
Mark Perry brings awareness to struggling waterways during National Estuaries Week
Executive director of Florida Oceanographic Society takes WPTV on tour of St. Lucie Estuary.
"Look into the Under Sea World of the Florida Oceanographic Society and the new Ocean Ecosystem Displays"
Mark Perry of the Florida Oceanographic Society speaks to local radio station, WQCS, aout the eight million dollars in donations and grants helped create new exhibits, add more aquatic life to the facility, and build a beautiful sanctuary for over 300 creatures of the deep.
Seagrass survival in St. Lucie Estuary, Indian River Lagoon hinges on discharges
'This estuary on this coast does not need any more discharges,' Florida Oceanographic Society executive director says.
'We don’t want a single drop': Water conservationists respond to Army Corps plan
Several conservationists, including Florida Oceanographic Society Executive Director Mark Perry, spoke with WPBF 25 News about the Army Corps decision for a preliminary plan.
WPBF: Florida Oceanographic Society unveils new Ocean EcoCenter
The Florida Oceanographic Society unveiled its new Ocean Eco-Center Friday morning.
TCPalm: Take a look inside Florida Oceanographic Society's new Ocean EcoCenter
Check out photos of exhibits and displays in the Ocean EcoCenter!
Florida environment groups join Mast, Donalds calling on Corps to stop Lake O discharges
U.S. Rep Brian Mast joined a coalition of Florida environment groups at the Port Mayaca Lock and Dam Tuesday to convey support for a revised Lake Okeechobee plan which sends more water south to the thirsty Everglades and eliminates discharges from the lake to coastal estuaries.
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.
Potentially toxic algae forms near Pahokee City Marina
Florida Oceanographic Society says blooms are 'unprecedented and very concerning'.
Lake Okeechobee Discharges Article
Learn about the current happenings surrounding Lake Okeechobee discharges.
Freshwater discharges from Lake Okeechobee impacting oyster beds, seagrass
'Oysters filter algae. ... They're the sentinel species of the estuary,' Mark Perry says.
Mark Perry, Executive Director of Florida Oceanographic Society discusses upcoming Lake Okeechobee water releases
Mark Perry, Executive Director of Florida Oceanographic Society talks about the potential impact of upcoming water releases from Lake Okeechobee.
CBS12: Record breaking number of manatees die in 2021
Hundreds of manatees have died in the last few months in Florida.
NBC South Florida: Lake Okeechobee Water Release Could Curb Toxic Algae Bloom
The Army Corps of Engineers plans to begin releasing water from a bloated Lake Okeechobee in an effort curb the threat of a toxic algae bloom over the summer.
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