10 Indian River Lagoon projects funded through Space Coast tourism dollars

Oyster restoration, seagrass planting and removing old watercraft were among the projects selected for funding by the Brevard County Commission during its last regular meeting of August.

SB 10 Signed by Gov. Scott

Governor Rick Scott has signed Senate Bill 10, the plan to build a water storage reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee. This is a step in the right direction for restoring the Everglades and stopping the harmful discharges into our local waterways. 

12 Days of Christmas: How to donate a golf cart to Florida Oceanographic Society

Fighting to save the Indian River Lagoon can be tiring when your research area covers 57 acres...

16th Annual Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup

Join the effort this year and do your part to cleanup over 120 miles of our waterways in Martin, St. Lucie & Indian River Counties.

2019 Clay Shoot

Thank you to all of our sponsors and the community for their support! Our 2019 Pull for the River Clay Shoot was a success!

2021 was a record year for Florida manatee deaths. Here are 5 ways you can help sea cows

More Florida manatees died in 2021 than any other year, most of them from starving, and many readers have asked TCPalm: How can I help? 

2023 Research Intern Symposium

Join us in the Exploration Lab to learn about the exciting work our Research Interns have been dedicating their time on.

2023 State Legislative Wrap-up

Florida’s Legislative Session came and went as quickly as our recent afternoon thunderstorms. Environmentally speaking, the bills ranged from mildly positive to severely detrimental, and just as our weather forecasts, the future remains uncertain. 

33rd Everglades Coalition Conference

The Everglades Coalition, an alliance of 62 local, state, and national conservation organizations held their 33rd annual Everglades Coalition Conference in Stuart from January 11-14. 

3D-printed concrete reef placed in Florida Oceanographic Society's Gamefish Lagoon

Florida’s coral reefs have been having a tough time in nature, so a Treasure Coast business has teamed up with a well-known environmental group to see if their man-made concept of a 3D-printed reef can help.

6 Fantastic Things To Do On Hutchinson Island, Florida

Hutchinson Island is a 23-mile-long barrier island on Florida’s Treasure Coast. Divided into South and North Hutchinson Islands, spanning Martin and St. Lucie counties along the Atlantic Ocean, this quiet and laidback part of the Florida coast is a painless 2-hour drive from the bright lights of…

75th Anniversary of the Everglades National Park

On December 6, 2022, Everglades National Park celebrates its 75th anniversary. Since 1947, this park has been providing an incredible array of experiences to visitors and it’s only getting better with age.

About Us

  Florida Oceanographic Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1964 with the mission to inspire environmental stewardship of Florida's…

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Adopt an Animal

Shop Online Books Toys Souvenirs Apparel Jewelry Adopt an Animal   Florida Oceanographic’s Animal Adoption Program is a great way to support the Coastal Center and…

Adopt-A-Highway

Help us to clean up our stretch of A1A! 

Adopt-A-Highway

Meet us at the Coastal Center parking lot and help us clean up our stretch of A1A! 

Adopt-A-Highway

Help us to clean up our stretch of A1A! 

Adopt-A-Highway

Help us to clean up our stretch of A1A! 

Adopt-A-Highway (FULL)

Help us to clean up our stretch of Ocean Boulevard! 

Adopt-A-Highway (FULL)

Help us to clean up our stretch of Ocean Boulevard! 

Adopt-A-Highway (FULL)

Help us to clean up our stretch of Ocean Boulevard! 

Adopt-A-Highway (FULL)

Help us to clean up our stretch of Ocean Boulevard! 

Adopt-A-Highway (Private)

Help us to clean up our stretch of Ocean Boulevard!  Looking to help keep our community looking natural and free from garbage? Want to get in some exercise? Then join us as we clean our 2 mile section of Ocean Blvd.  We’ll meet at 9am at the Coastal Center to get supplies before heading out onto…

Adult Groups

guided adult tours  Florida Oceanographic Society offers special guided adult program options to groups that want a more in-depth visit. These programs are offered throughout the year and are guided by a member of Florida Oceanographic's Education staff. A perfect complement to a visit to the…