The Role of Fire in Jonathan Dickinson State Park Using Florida Scrub-Jays and Red-Cockaded Woodpeckers as Case Studies
Find out how Jonathan Dickinson State Park is monitoring the impacts of prescribed fire on Florida scrub-jay and red-cockaded woodpecker populations as indicators of successful fire management.
The Vital Role of Seagrass in Coastal Ecosystems
Beneath the shimmering surface of our coastal waters lies a hidden treasure vital to the health of our marine environments: seagrass.
The World According to Sharks: Lessons on Survival from Earth's Oldest Predator
Dive in to see how bull sharks and tiger sharks are altering their movement patterns in response to climate change, and the specific factors that are driving these shifts.
The Young and Passionate Megan Brookes
Megan Brookes became involved with Florida Oceanographic because she has always had a passion for the environment. When she first started as a volunteer at Florida Oceanographic, she was looking for somewhere that she could be a part of the conservation efforts in her local community.
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Three local Indian River Lagoon restoration projects will benefit from proposed $9.4 million in funding from NOAA
Three local endeavors to improve the health of the Indian River Lagoon alongside the North Barrier Island are among 15 projects earmarked for $9.4 million in proposed federal funding to be spent over the next three years.
Tide to Treasure Workshop
Looking for a unique holiday experience that blends creativity with coastal science? Join us for Tide to Treasure — a hands-on program where you’ll explore the beauty of Florida’s beaches and turn seaside finds into wearable art!
Tide to Treasure Workshop
Looking for a unique holiday experience that blends creativity with coastal science? Join us for Tide to Treasure — a hands-on program where you’ll explore the beauty of Florida’s beaches and turn seaside finds into wearable art!
Tide to Treasure Workshop
Looking for a unique holiday experience that blends creativity with coastal science? Join us for Tide to Treasure — a hands-on program where you’ll explore the beauty of Florida’s beaches and turn seaside finds into wearable art!
Tom Lane – Nearly Two Decades of Dedication
Tom first got involved with Florida Oceanographic 18 years ago, lending a hand at our early Swashbuckler fundraising events alongside a volunteer group from Holiday Out. Since then, he has remained deeply committed to our mission, believing that the best way to support conservation is through…
Tom Thornton Mobilizes to End Plastics in the Ocean
Meet Volunteer Tom Thornton
Top 5 Things to Do at the Coastal Center This Summer
Discover sea turtles, hands-on exhibits, marine life encounters, nature trails, and more at Florida Oceanographic's Coastal Center. Plan your summer visit today.
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Blue-Green Algae
August 2024
Join Mark Perry, Executive Director and CEO of Florida Oceanographic Society and Todd Thurlow, Rivers Coalition Board Member and creator of EyeOnLakeO.com, as they discuss the severe impacts of blue-green algae, storm season, and discharges from Lake Okeechobee on our…
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Treasure Coast environmentalists excited about new Lake Okeechobee discharge schedule
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ new Lake Okeechobee water release schedule went into effect on Monday after years of the Corps working with local agencies and other stakeholders to create the new plan. The new discharge schedule is called The Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual.
Treasure Coast Water Crisis
Get educated
As a citizen of the Treasure Coast, it's important to stay up-to-date on what's going on in our environment. Here are a few resources:
Florida Oceanographic Society - Weekly Water Quality Report
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) - Algae bloom information …
Veto "Fertilizer Ordinance Ban" (Update)
Unfortunately, Governor DeSantis did not choose to veto the proviso language in Senate Bill 2500. The specific language in Senate Bill 2500 limits the ability of local governments to regulate urban fertilizer, delaying the restoration of Florida’s springs, rivers, coasts, and estuaries. Over…
Veto "Sprawl Bill" 540 - Update
Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 540 into law, effectively silencing the voices of concerned citizens across the state of Florida who deeply care for our environment. Beginning July 1, citizens or public interest groups that challenge a local comprehensive plan amendment and lose, will be…
