Seagrass Survey

Help us document short and long-term trends in seagrass health! Snorkeling experience required. Hands on training provided. 

Seagrass Survey

Help us document short and long-term trends in seagrass health! Snorkeling experience required. Hands on training provided. 

Seagrass Survey

Help us document short and long-term trends in seagrass health! Snorkeling experience required. Hands on training provided. 

Seagrass Survey

Help us document short and long-term trends in seagrass health! Snorkeling experience required. Hands on training provided. 

Seagrass Survey

Help us document short and long-term trends in seagrass health! Snorkeling experience required. Hands on training provided. 

Seagrass Survey

Join us for our monthly survey of natural seagrass populations at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center and help us document short and long-term trends in seagrass health in the Indian River Lagoon.

Seagrass Survey

Help us document short and long-term trends in seagrass health! Snorkeling experience required. Hands on training provided. 

Seagrass Survey

Help us document short and long-term trends in seagrass health! Snorkeling experience required. Hands on training provided. 

Seagrass Survey

Help us document short and long-term trends in seagrass health! Snorkeling experience required. Hands on training provided. 

Seagrass survival in St. Lucie Estuary, Indian River Lagoon hinges on discharges

'This estuary on this coast does not need any more discharges,' Florida Oceanographic Society executive director says.

Seagrass Training Workshop

Learn how you can be a seagrass citizen scientist by collecting seagrass fragments, making mats, participating in seagrass surveys and restoration monitoring. 

Seagrass Training Workshop

Learn how you can be a seagrass citizen scientist by collecting seagrass fragments, making mats, participating in seagrass surveys and restoration monitoring. 

Seagrasses

F.O.S.T.E.R. (Florida Oceanographic Seagrass Training, Education and Restoration) is a community-based research and restoration program that seeks to restore and protect seagrass populations in the Indian River Lagoon, Florida. Seagrass is vital to the health of Florida's waterways; it provides…

Seagulls: More Than Meets the Eye

Seagulls, with their distinctive cries and graceful flight, are a common sight along coastlines worldwide.

In Search Of A Laid-Back, Nature-Packed Florida Vacation

Anyone who loves Florida’s beaches should absolutely visit the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center to learn about the environmental challenges faced by its coastal ecosystems—and the innovative ways that scientists and volunteers are working to mitigate them.

Sebastian fish kill could be warning sign of more to come due to rising temperatures

A fish kill in Indian River County could be the first warning sign of more marine life dying off due to high temperatures and runoff, according to a biologist.

Secret Spikes: How Sea Turtles Use Their Esophageal Papillae

Sea turtles have been swimming the world’s oceans for more than 100 million years, long before the dinosaurs disappeared. Known for their grace, resilience, and impressive migrations, sea turtles have evolved some pretty incredible adaptations—but one of the most surprising lies not in their shells…

Seeing Red From So Much Green: The Story of Florida’s Algae Issues

Learn about Florida’s ongoing water issues, including the various harmful algae blooms that have plagued our state. See how we can reverse a century of water mismanagement that has damaged the Everglades, Lake Okeechobee, and our coastal estuaries.

Self-Guided Group Tours

Self-Guided Group visits are available for school or camp groups of grade-level students that want more flexibility during their visit. Groups can schedule to come as a Self-Guided Group to attend our daily public educational programs and explore Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center at their…

Sense-sational Science Summer Camp | Ages 5-7

Campers will experience the world of science with experiments focused on unraveling the mysteries of marine life and understanding the intricacies of the ocean, animal biology, and more! 

Sense-sational Science Summer Camp | Ages 8-11

Campers will experience the world of science with experiments focused on unraveling the mysteries of marine life and understanding the intricacies of the ocean, animal biology, and more! 

Sense-sational Science Summer Camp | Ages 8-11

Campers will experience the world of science with experiments focused on unraveling the mysteries of marine life and understanding the intricacies of the ocean, animal biology, and more! 

September 2020 Newsletter

Celebrate estuaries with Florida Oceanographic Society! 

September 2021 Newsletter

Celebrate Estuaries Month!