Citizen scientist teens identify fish during Stuart summer camp

Kids identify fish while snorkeling during Florida Oceanographic Society's Teen Immersion Experiences Camp at DuBois Park on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Jupiter.

Clam Restoration (FULL)

Similar to oysters, clams filter out harmful algae, nitrogen, phosphorus and other excesses. In collaboration with other organizations we are expanding the restoration of clams into our part of the Indian River Lagoon.

Clay Shoot

Join Florida Oceanographic Society at our Clay Shoot! We welcome straight shooters, novices, and all skill levels in between to participate in this dynamic sport.

Climate Change and Marine Life in Antarctica

Take a journey to the “deep deep south” to see how Antarctica’s unique marine organisms are being affected by earth’s changing climate.

Close encounter between gator, bull shark in St. Lucie River

Fisherman captures unusual interaction

Coastal Center

Visiting the Coastal Center The Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center is a marine life nature center offering educational programs that teach the importance of…

Coastal Center Admission

Purchase tickets to the Coastal Center  The Coastal Center is open Tuesday - Sunday, 10am to 4pm (and select holidays).  Admission tickets may be purchased upon arrival or in advance below.  Advanced purchase of admission tickets does not guarantee entrance to the Coastal Center at any…

Coastal Center Closed

Please note that the Coastal Center is closed in observance of Easter Sunday.

Coastal Center Closed Week

The Coastal Center will be closed for updates from the 16-20. 

Coastal Cleanup

Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up our coasts.

Coastal Cleanup

Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up our coasts.

Coastal Cleanup

Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up our coasts.

Coastal Cleanup

Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up our coasts.

Coastal Cleanup

Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up our coasts.

Coastal Cleanup

Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up our coasts.

Coastal Cleanup

Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up our coasts.

Coastal Cleanup

Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up our coasts.

Coastal Cleanup

Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up our coasts.

Coastal Cleanup

Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up our coasts.

Coastal Cleanup

Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up our coasts.

Coastal Cleanup

Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up our coasts.

Coastal Lecture Series

"Light in the Sea: Extremes of Vision in Marine Giants" by Dr. Michael Grace is the fifth of eight thought-provoking, science and conservation-themed lectures focused on topics that are relevant to everyone who lives in coastal Florida. Held from 6:30-7:45 p.m. on select TUESDAYS at the Blake…

Coastal Lecture Series

"Florida’s Mangroves Move North in the Absence of Winter Freezes" by Dr. Loraé Simpson