Meet Thomas Buhr
Drawn to Stuart in the 70s for its pristine natural surroundings and strong conservation ethos, Thomas was particularly impressed by Martin County's leadership in environmental preservation.
Meet Volunteer Carol Westerfield
May Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Volunteer Joe Pisano
April Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Volunteer Lyda Denney, DVM
March Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Volunteer Mark Kenworthy
Growing up in New Jersey Mark Kenworthy spent every summer at the Jersey shore. When he moved from Mendham, NJ to Stuart, getting involved with Florida Oceanographic Society seemed like a natural choice.
Meet Volunteer Starr Robeson
Meet Volunteer Starr Robeson
Meet Water Quality Advocate David Carlson
February's Volunteer Spotlight!
Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change: Combating Misinformation
Take an entertaining look at weird and wacky questions about the environment with the goal of combatting misinformation in an easily digestible and humorous format.
Membership
Become a Member or Renew Membership
Become a member of Florida Oceanographic Society and join our fight for healthy waterways!
Not only is the Coastal Center a valuable, fun and educational attraction on the Treasure Coast but our advocacy, research and restoration initiatives are vital to…
In Memory of Carolyn L. Donigan
Carolyn L. Donigan
February 2, 1941 to April 19, 2023…
In Memory of Deane B. MacMIllan
Deane Barrett MacMillan
July 24, 1933 to October 3, 2022…
A Message for World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day on June 8th gives us the chance to reflect on the importance of our ocean and what we must do to protect it. Read FOS Executive Director, Mark Perry's message for World Oceans Day.
Millionth Visitor
Join us on June 14 for raffles, prizes, and special activities as we celebrate one million visitors!
Mini Mangrove Walk
Take a guided peak down the nature trail and learn about local mangrove species.
Mini Mangrove Walk
Take a guided peak down the nature trail and learn about local mangrove species.
Mini Mangrove Walk
Take a guided peak down the nature trail and learn about local mangrove species.
Mini Mangrove Walk
Take a guided peak down the nature trail and learn about local mangrove species.
Monitoring
Florida Oceanographic Society monitors the productivity of oysters, seagrass and mangroves within the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie Estuary. By coupling this with our water quality monitoring program we can better understand the health of these ecosystems…
Monthly Donation
Support Our Mission Throughout The Year
Your monthly gift to Florida Oceanographic supports our mission every month, and every day. Your monthly commitment enables us to plan our restoration and conservation activities, manage our…
Moon jellyfish can sting people and clog machinery, but Florida sea turtles love them
If you've walked along a beach or a dock recently, chances are you've seen a moon jellyfish pulsing through the water or washed up on a shoreline.
MRC - Building Oyster Reefs in the Indian River Lagoon Saturday
A platoon of up to 50 Marine Resources Council (MRC) and 'IDEAS For Us' staff and volunteers will be gathering tomorrow, Saturday July 2, to place 60 Concrete Creations along the shore of the Indian River Lagoon.