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A Conservation Breeding Program for the Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow

This December, SFWMD announced plans to start a conservation breeding program to help protect the Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow.

Conservation of a Prehistoric Fish: Atlantic Tarpon in the Anthropocene

Learn how researchers are using high-tech and low-tech solutions to track tarpon migrations and identify critical juvenile habitats, in an effort to conserve this ancient gamefish species.

Construction begins on new Ocean EcoCenter at Florida Oceanographic Center

Take a look at this news clip featuring our new and upcoming Ocean EcoCenter!

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Coral Reef Conservation: Exploration → Research → Management

Dive in to learn about new coral reef discoveries, coral disease treatments, and coral restoration methods that are contributing to coral reef conservation.

Corals, Crabs & the Cosmic Clock: The Winter Solstice & Marine Invertebrates

As the winter solstice approaches, the shortest day of the year brings significant changes to the natural world. It also quietly impacts the lives of marine invertebrates—an incredibly diverse group of animals that include sea stars, corals, jellyfish, and crustaceans.

Core Module Construction

Help us to build Community Oyster Restoration Enhancement (CORE) modules that will be deployed to create oyster reefs at our restoration sites.

Could blue-green algae be creeping into Treasure Coast waters without Lake O discharges?

Is blue-green algae starting to creep into Treasure Coast waters without Lake Okeechobee discharges?

Could she be any cuter? Video of rescued sea turtle Cooter B in the ocean, minus 1 flipper

Last month, a 365-pound green sea turtle was rescued after getting struck by a boat and entangled in a crab trap, according to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.

COVID-19 Update

Current Projects

Explore our ongoing research projects and be part of our mission to protect and preserve our coastal environments for future generations…

Current Weather Conditions

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Currents of Change Art Contest

We’re inviting artists to submit their work for our upcoming art contest, celebrating the beauty—and challenges—of our ocean environment.

Daily Programs

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Dave Messner Helps Visitors Get Hands-On with Stingrays

Day trip to Hutchinson Island

Martin County is like a fun-sized candy bar – not nearly as huge as its southern neighbor Palm Beach County, yet chock-full of good stuff in an easy-to-consume package.

Dead fish suddenly start turning up at Fort Pierce lake

A Fort Pierce resident said dead fish have been turning up in the lake behind her for months, but no one has come out to help with the problem. The Florida Oceanographic Society said this is likely a fish kill situation, however, the cause can only be determined through an investigation by the…

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