Nocturnal Neighbors Walk
Discover the beauty of Florida’s coastal ecosystems at dusk on our Sunset Trail Walk.
Nocturnal Neighbors Walk
Discover the beauty of Florida’s coastal ecosystems at dusk on our Sunset Trail Walk.
Nocturnal Neighbors Walk
Discover the beauty of Florida’s coastal ecosystems at dusk on our Sunset Trail Walk.
Nocturnal Neighbors Walk
Discover the beauty of Florida’s coastal ecosystems at dusk on our Sunset Trail Walk.
Nocturnal Neighbors Walk
Discover the beauty of Florida’s coastal ecosystems at dusk on our Sunset Trail Walk.
Nocturnal Neighbors Walk
Discover the beauty of Florida’s coastal ecosystems at dusk on our Sunset Trail Walk.
Not-So-Spooky Spider Stroll
Take a leisurely walk around the Coastal Center’s nature trail, where you’ll learn a bunch of fun and fascinating facts about these beneficial arachnids.
Not-So-Spooky Spider Stroll
Take a leisurely walk around the Coastal Center’s nature trail, where you’ll learn a bunch of fun and fascinating facts about these beneficial arachnids.
Not-So-Spooky Spider Stroll
Take a leisurely walk around the Coastal Center’s nature trail, where you’ll learn a bunch of fun and fascinating facts about these beneficial arachnids.
Not-So-Spooky Spider Stroll (Cancelled)
Take a leisurely walk around the Coastal Center’s nature trail, where you’ll learn a bunch of fun and fascinating facts about these beneficial arachnids.
Not-So-Spooky Spider Strolls
Think spiders are creepy? Let us change your mind! Join Education Manager and spider enthusiast Shannon Dack for a leisurely morning walk along the Coastal Center’s nature trail and discover the fascinating world of these often-misunderstood arachnids. Learn fun facts, uncover their important role…
Novice Naturalists | Thursdays & Saturdays
Be a junior scientist for the day and discover how oysters keep our local waters clean.
Ocean EcoCenter
A Journey into Florida's Coastal Ecosystems
Inside the Ocean EcoCenter, guests can immerse themselves in a world of marine life, featuring aquariums brimming with local fish and invertebrates, interactive educational displays, and more. Explore the remarkable biodiversity of our coastal treasures…
Ocean Republic Give Back Night
Join us for a refreshing collaboration benefiting Florida Oceanographic Society during Ocean Week!
Oceans Alive: Sea Stars in the Sand
Join us for our annual gala to support our mission to inspire environmental stewardship of Florida’s coastal ecosystems.
Oceans Alive: Under the Sea
Join us for our annual gala to support our mission to inspire environmental stewardship of Florida’s coastal ecosystems.
Our Environment
Learn About Florida’s Coastal Ecosystems
Florida’s coastal ecosystems are some of the most beautiful—and important—places on Earth. From seagrass meadows and oyster reefs to the mangrove forests that protect our shores, these habitats keep our waters clean and full of life.
At Florida…
Our Mission
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…
Our Positions and Actions
Positions and Sign-On Letters
September 16, 2025
Blue Shanty Sign-On Letter to CERP Oversight Group
August 12, 2025
Big Cypress Mineral Rights Acquisition Support Sign On Letter
August 7, 2025
Public Comment to the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) Opposing…
Outreach Programs
Invite Florida Oceanographic's Education staff to your classroom for an interactive outreach program on Florida's amazing marine species. For questions or to schedule an outreach, please contact Dr. Zack Jud at 772-225-0505 ext. 113 or [email protected]…
Oyster Bagging 4-23-22 (Private)
This is a private event for Vivienne’s Canoe Team
Join us for an oyster shell bagging at the Coastal Center and help bag oyster shells that will eventually be deployed into the Indian River Lagoon for restoration!
Registration required. We cannot accommodate those not registered for this event…
Oyster Bagging 5-21-22 (Private)
This is a private event for Carr, Riggs and Ingram CPA
Join us for an oyster shell bagging at the Coastal Center and help bag oyster shells that will eventually be deployed into the Indian River Lagoon for restoration!
Registration required. We cannot accommodate those not registered for this…
Oyster Reef Deployment (Private)
This is a private event for the IRSC Science Club
Participate in our next reef deployment where we will be building oyster reefs as part of a living shoreline using oyster bags and plastic-free modules. Oyster bags and plastic-free modules are made from recycled oyster shell and serve as a hard…
Oyster Reef Deployment (Private)
This is a private event for a private group
Participate in our next reef deployment where we will be building oyster reefs as part of a living shoreline using oyster bags and plastic-free modules. Oyster bags and plastic-free modules are made from recycled oyster shell and serve as a hard…
Oyster Shell Bagging
Thank you to all of our volunteers who joined us for a morning of bagging oyster shells!
