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Blue Carbon: What is it and why is it important?

Blue carbon is the term for carbon captured by the world's ocean and coastal ecosystems. You have probably heard that human activities emit (or give off) something called carbon dioxide, which contains atmospheric carbon. Our ocean and coasts provide a natural way of reducing the impact of…

BOARD AND TRUSTEES

Board Officers Linda Houston Board Chair Former Managing Director, Merrill Lynch My purpose as a board member is to assist with the…

Board of Directors passes resolutions regarding LORS and EAA Reservoir

Florida Oceanographic Society's Board of Directors recently passed a resolution advocating for an accelerated revision of LORS and implementation of the EAA Reservoir. 

Board of Directors passes a resolution

Florida Oceanographic Society's Board of Directors recently passed a resolution opposing offshore drilling and seismic activities. 

BOARD DOCUMENTS FISCAL YEAR 2026

October 2025 Agendas, Minutes, Financials Proposed Letter to…

Board & Trustees

Board Chair  Bob Mathias   Vice Chair Linda Houston   Secretary Nancy…

Books

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Business Partners

Become a Business Partner  We believe a true partnership should not end after one event, but last throughout the year. For this reason, Florida Oceanographic Society has developed a Business Partner Program with benefits tailored to each company's needs.  Business Partner Benefits (benefits vary…

Can Mangroves Experience Too Much of a Good Thing?

Mangroves have adapted to living in waters with low nutrient levels, and the addition of a limiting, or beneficial nutrient can enhance the productivity of these plants. However, large amounts of nutrients can be detrimental to the long-term health and maintenance of these important ecosystems.

Capital Expansion

In 2018 Florida Oceanographic Society announced plans for an exciting expansion to the Coastal Center. The components of our Capital Expansion have allowed us to engage our community in ways that we were unable to do before. The Ocean EcoCenter opened July 16th, 2021, and supports our continued…

Careers

Career Opportunities Having a career with Florida Oceanographic Society is more than just a job. It is about having a passion for the environment and our mission to, "inspire environmental stewardship of Florida's coastal ecosystems." If you feel strongly about our mission and wish to have a…

Cleo's Birthday Celebration!

Come celebrate Cleo’s birthday on World Turtle Day (Saturday, May 23rd) at the Coastal Center!

Coastal Center

Get Up Close with Florida’s Coastal Wildlife Experience stingrays, sea turtles, sharks, and more—right here on Hutchinson Island. Touch, explore, and connect with Florida’s incredible marine life through hands-on exhibits, daily programs, and unforgettable encounters for all ages…

Coastal Cleanup

Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up our coasts.

Coastal Cleanup

Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up our coasts.

Coastal Cleanup

Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up our coasts.

Coastal Cleanup

Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up our coasts.

Coastal Cleanup

Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up our coasts.