Volunteer Interest Session | Virtual
Learn about Florida Oceanographic Society's mission and how volunteers play an essential role.
Volunteer Interest Session | Virtual
Learn about Florida Oceanographic Society's mission and how volunteers play an essential role.
Volunteer Interest Session | Virtual
Learn about Florida Oceanographic Society's mission and how volunteers play an essential role.
Volunteer Interest Session | Virtual
Learn about Florida Oceanographic Society's mission and how volunteers play an essential role.
Volunteer Interest Session | Virtual
Learn about Florida Oceanographic Society's mission and how volunteers play an essential role.
Volunteer Interest Session | Virtual
Learn about Florida Oceanographic Society's mission and how volunteers play an essential role.
Volunteer Interest Session | Virtual
Learn about Florida Oceanographic Society's mission and how volunteers play an essential role.
Volunteer Interest Session | Virtual
Learn about Florida Oceanographic Society's mission and how volunteers play an essential role.
Volunteer Interest Session | Virtual
Learn about Florida Oceanographic Society's mission and how volunteers play an essential role.
Volunteer Interest Session | Virtual
Learn about Florida Oceanographic Society's mission and how volunteers play an essential role.
Volunteer Interest Session | Virtual
Learn about Florida Oceanographic Society's mission and how volunteers play an essential role.
Volunteer Spotlight: Barbara Turitz
Barbara Turtiz’s journey to Florida Oceanographic Society began in 2020, when a friend invited her to join a volunteer educator training. It turned out to be exactly what she’d been searching for...
Volunteer Spotlight: Cathy Pelusi
Cathy finds fulfillment in through hands-on involvement in a cause she deeply cares about. Florida Oceanographic has provided her with valuable insight into the needs of Florida's precious water and marine life.
Volunteer Spotlight: Linda Haan
In 2019, Linda Hann and her husband made the leap—selling their New Jersey home and settling in Palm City to be closer to family. But Linda didn’t just want to enjoy Florida’s beauty—she wanted to protect it.
Volunteer Spotlight: Ronnie Rossetti
Ronnie Rossetti first discovered Florida Oceanographic Society after attending the International Ocean Film Festival at the Lyric Theatre in downtown Stuart. Inspired by the films and motivated to make a difference for our oceans and waterways, she reached out the very next day to ask how she could…
Water Conditions
The Florida Oceanographic Society’s Citizen Science Water Quality Monitoring Program is a coordinated effort with volunteers that conduct regular weekly water quality monitoring throughout the St. Lucie Estuary and southern Indian River Lagoon. Explore the current water conditions in our local…
Water Quality
Established in 1998, the Florida Oceanographic Water Ecosystem Surveys (FLOWSS) program assesses the trends and changes in water quality throughout the St. Lucie Estuary (SLE) and southern Indian River Lagoon (IRL).
View Our Updated Water Quality Grading Synopsis
Our volunteer citizen scientists…
Water Quality After Hurricane Ian
Our most recent water quality report grade is a harsh reminder that our water quality is directly impacted by human and natural activities.
Water quality poor in estuaries despite no discharges from Lake Okeechobee, expert says
D–minus. That’s the overall water quality score right now in Florida Oceanographic Society's Weekly Water Quality Report on the St. Lucie Estuary and the Southern Indian River Lagoon ecosystem.
Water Quality Standards for Cyanotoxins
Despite EPA recommendations, Florida has yet to develop or implement state-specific water quality standards for cyanotoxins. We urge the EPA to use its authority under the Clean Water Act to establish these standards for Florida until the state submits and the EPA approves its own.
