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Celebrate Sea Turtles!
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Celebrate Sea Turtle Month with Florida Oceanographic Society!
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Meet Alice Leliukas
Alice's passion for protecting marine environments led her to start volunteering with the Florida Oceanographic Society in 2020, where she's since dedicated over 250 hours.
Meet Animal Care Intern Sienna Aguiar
Sienna is a junior majoring in marine biology at Florida Atlantic University’s Honors College in Jupiter, Florida. Her interest in marine biology was sparked at the age of nine when she was seining at a marine biology summer camp.
Meet Bill Dwyer
“It never gets old to watch the excitement of those experiencing a nesting sea turtle for the first time,” says Bill. As a Turtle Scout for the Nighttime Sea Turtle Walk program, he plays a crucial role in a unique educational initiative authorized and permitted by the State of Florida.
Meet Board Member Patricia Noonan
January's Volunteer Spotlight!
Meet Brenda Brand
Brenda Brand and her husband, snowbirds from Canada, were initially drawn to Stuart for its quaint small-town atmosphere, vibrant surf culture, and robust infrastructure. Having owned a home here for over a decade, Brenda's journey into community engagement began when she attended the Florida…
Meet Brett and Sharon McGinnis
"Florida Oceanographic is a great place to volunteer and support the health of Florida’s waterways," said Brett, who, along with his wife, Sharon, have collectively contributed nearly 600 hours of their time since 2019.
Meet Darlene West
As a self-professed "water baby," Darlene was drawn to living near the water, describing it as one of her "happy places."
Meet Delaney Hodder
Delaney Hodder was first exposed to Florida Oceanographic Society while attending summer camp at age 10. In 2022, she took part in the Florida Oceanographic Teen Ambassador Program, learning about the effects of climate change on our oceans and the role we play in advocating for change.
Meet Education Exhibit Guide Susan Wesslen
Retired educator Susan Wesslen adds a special touch to the experiences guests have at Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center.
Meet Fred Speaker
With a background in Water Supply in the Marine Corps and a deep interest in the environment, Fred saw volunteering as an opportunity to make a difference.
Meet Garret Almeida – Volunteer Water Tester and Steward of the St. Lucie River
Garret Almeida’s journey to the Treasure Coast began in 1995, when a job transfer brought him and his family from Rhode Island to Jupiter, Florida. With a background in boating, he moved to manage boat dealerships in West Palm Beach and Miami, settling with his wife and two daughters along the…
Meet “Jack of All Trades” Phil Dakin
Everywhere Phil Dakin has lived, he has volunteered with local nonprofit environmental groups. When he moved to Stuart three years ago, he saw Florida Oceanographic as his next great opportunity to help his local community.
Meet Jim Jurgaitis : The Man with Many Hats
For someone who professes to not have any special skills, Jim Jurgaitis wears many hats at Florida Oceanographic as a volunteer. He started his volunteer work doing beach and highway clean-ups, then progressed to oyster bagging.
