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On-Site Volunteer Info Session

Learn about Florida Oceanographic Society's mission and how volunteers play an essential role.

On-Site Volunteer Info Session - FULL

Join our Volunteer Coordinator to learn more about our organization, our mission and how volunteers play an essential role in our organization.

Opening of C-44 reservoir celebrated

A milestone moment as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened the C-44 canal reservoir Friday.

Our Environment

Learn About Florida’s Coastal Ecosystems Florida’s coastal ecosystems are some of the most beautiful—and important—places on Earth. From seagrass meadows and oyster reefs to the mangrove forests that protect our shores, these habitats keep our waters clean and full of life. At Florida…

Our Mission

Florida Oceanographic Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1964 with the mission to inspire environmental stewardship of Florida's coastal ecosystems through education, research and advocacy…

Our Positions and Actions

Positions and Sign-On Letters September 16, 2025 Blue Shanty Sign-On Letter to CERP Oversight Group August 12, 2025 Big Cypress Mineral Rights Acquisition Support Sign On Letter August 7, 2025 Public Comment to the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) Opposing…

Outreach Programs

Invite Florida Oceanographic's Education staff to your classroom for an interactive outreach program on Florida's amazing marine species. For questions or to schedule an outreach, please contact Dr. Zack Jud at 772-225-0505 ext. 113 or [email protected]…

Oyster Bagging 4-23-22 (Private)

This is a private event for Vivienne’s Canoe Team Join us for an oyster shell bagging at the Coastal Center and help bag oyster shells that will eventually be deployed into the Indian River Lagoon for restoration! Registration required. We cannot accommodate those not registered for this event…

Oyster Bagging 5-21-22 (Private)

This is a private event for Carr, Riggs and Ingram CPA Join us for an oyster shell bagging at the Coastal Center and help bag oyster shells that will eventually be deployed into the Indian River Lagoon for restoration! Registration required. We cannot accommodate those not registered for this…

Oyster Matting at Sailfish Brewing

Stop by Sailfish Brewing Co. in Fort Pierce on Saturday, Feb. 4th from 2pm to 4pm and get hands-on citizen science experience by helping us make oyster mats used in our Living Docks program.

Oyster Reef Deployment (Private)

This is a private event for a private group Participate in our next reef deployment where we will be building oyster reefs as part of a living shoreline using oyster bags and plastic-free modules. Oyster bags and plastic-free modules are made from recycled oyster shell and serve as a hard…

Oyster Reef Deployment (Private)

This is a private event for the IRSC Science Club Participate in our next reef deployment where we will be building oyster reefs as part of a living shoreline using oyster bags and plastic-free modules. Oyster bags and plastic-free modules are made from recycled oyster shell and serve as a hard…

Oyster Reef Deployment-Afternoon (FULL)

Participate in our next reef deployment where we will be building oyster reefs as part of a living shoreline using oyster bags and plastic-free modules.

Oyster Reef Deployment-Afternoon (FULL)

Participate in our next reef deployment where we will be building oyster reefs as part of a living shoreline using oyster bags and plastic-free modules.

Oyster Reef Deployment-Morning (FULL)

Participate in our next reef deployment where we will be building oyster reefs as part of a living shoreline using oyster bags and plastic-free modules.

Oyster Reef Deployment-Morning (FULL)

Participate in our next reef deployment where we will be building oyster reefs as part of a living shoreline using oyster bags and plastic-free modules.