Coastal Lecture Series
"Florida's Invasive Reptiles and Amphibians" by Dr. Zack Jud
Coastal Lecture Series
"Hope for Healthier Waters in the Sunshine State: Update 2019" by Mark Perry is the second event of the 2020 Coastal Lecture Series held Tuesdays from 6:30-7:45 p.m. at the Blake Library. We encourage you to arrive early as space is limited to the first 250 attendees.
Coastal Lecture Series
"Living in the Zika Latitudes: Mosquitoes, Humans, and Emerging Pathogens" by Dr. Gordon Patterson
Coastal Lecture Series
Join a NASA biologist to see how technology is being used to track sharks and gamefish in and around the vast protected area surrounding the Kennedy Space Center complex.
Coastal Lecture Series
"The Oceans’ Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter" by Dr. Ellen Prager is the fourth 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 Library in…
Coastal Lecture Series
2025 Coastal Lecture Series
Explore captivating topics like leatherback sea turtles, the health of Lake Okeechobee, conserving the Indian River Lagoon, climate change, and groundbreaking scientific research happening right here in our region.
These free lectures will take place every Tuesday…
Coastal Lecture Series
"Islands in the Sand: Nearshore Hardbottom Reefs of East Florida" by Dr. Dan McCarthy and Dr. Ken Lindeman
Coastal Lecture Series
See how scientists are using miniaturized satellite tracking devices to learn about the secret life of juvenile sea turtles as they embark on an incredible journey around the Atlantic.
Coastal Lecture Series
"Images Documenting the History of Hutchinson Island” by Sandy Thurlow is the third of eight thought-provoking and informational lectures focused on topics that are relevant to those who live in coastal Florida. Held from 6:30-7:45 p.m. on select TUESDAYS at the Blake Library in Stuart, Jan-Mar.
Coastal Lecture Series
"Ditch of Dreams: The Cross Florida Barge Canal & the Struggle for Florida’s Future" by Dr. Steve Noll
Coastal Lecture Series
With the Indian River Lagoon under relentless environmental attack, see how ongoing research is linking human health, marine mammal health, and environmental health in our watery backyard.
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
Coastal Lecture Series
Sea turtles aren’t Florida’s only special turtles! Discover the surprising role that gopher tortoises – the ultimate animal landlords – play in the health of Florida’s ecosystems.
Coastal Lecture Series
"Making Florida's Springs Great Again" by Dr. Robert Knight
Coastal Lecture Series
"FWC Tequesta Field Laboratory – Local Research, Monitoring and More" by Erick Ault is the sixth 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…
Coastal Lecture Series
Learn about the rare and endangered fish species that call the St. Lucie River home, and how years of polluted freshwater discharge are threatening their existence.
Coastal Lecture Series
"Florida’s Endangered Smalltooth Sawfish: Past, Present, and Future" by Tonya Wiley
Community Conversation
Let's talk about our Environment!
Community Outreach
At Florida Oceanographic Society, we believe that protecting Florida’s coastal ecosystems starts with community connection. Through our outreach programs, we bring science, stewardship, and sustainability beyond the walls of the Coastal Center and into schools, festivals, libraries, and…
Community Partnerships
Building a Stronger Future for Our Ecosystems—Together
Florida Oceanographic Society is proud to partner with businesses and community organizations that share our commitment to protecting Florida’s coastal ecosystems. Our Business Partners and Community Supporters play a vital role in advancing…
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Concert for a Cause
Come out to Terra Fermata on November 23 as Earthtones presents Strung Like a Horse!
Congressman Brian Mast reintroduces 3 bills to protect Lake Okeechobee
The discharges from Lake Okeechobee through the Port Mayaca and St. Lucie Lock and Dams continues to anger Congressman Brian Mast - as well as environmental organizations in the region.
