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…

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.

Town Halls

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…