10 Indian River Lagoon projects funded through Space Coast tourism dollars
Oyster restoration, seagrass planting and removing old watercraft were among the projects selected for funding by the Brevard County Commission during its last regular meeting of August.
SB 10 Signed by Gov. Scott
Governor Rick Scott has signed Senate Bill 10, the plan to build a water storage reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee. This is a step in the right direction for restoring the Everglades and stopping the harmful discharges into our local waterways.
12 Days of Christmas: How to donate a golf cart to Florida Oceanographic Society
Fighting to save the Indian River Lagoon can be tiring when your research area covers 57 acres...
A 13-foot great white shark has been hanging out off the Treasure Coast
Floridians are constantly surrounded by marine life, big or small. Many times we don’t even know it. Most recently, a more than 13-foot great white shark named Breton was tracked off the coast of Hutchinson Island in Fort Pierce.
16th Annual Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup
Join the effort this year and do your part to cleanup over 120 miles of our waterways in Martin, St. Lucie & Indian River Counties.
17th Annual Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup
Join the effort this year and do your part to cleanup over 120 miles of our waterways in Martin, St. Lucie & Indian River Counties.
20 Practical Tips to Reduce Plastic Waste and Protect Our Planet
Reducing plastic waste is crucial for the health of our environment. With the increasing awareness of plastic pollution, there are numerous ways you can minimize your plastic footprint in your daily life.
2019 Clay Shoot
Thank you to all of our sponsors and the community for their support! Our 2019 Pull for the River Clay Shoot was a success!
2020 Coastal Lecture Series
January 7, 2020
Sea Level Rise - Fact and Fiction
With coastal Florida already feeling the effects of sea level rise, find out how small changes in sea level might impact our state – and the rest of the planet – in the not-to-distant future. This eye-opening crash course on sea level rise will…
2021 Coastal Lecture Series
January 5, 2021
Florida’s Invasive Reptiles and Amphibians
Although invasive pythons make for good front-page news, Florida’s issues with invasive reptiles and amphibians are much more complex. Find out what a state with more introduced reptile and amphibian species than anywhere else on earth…
2021 was a record year for Florida manatee deaths. Here are 5 ways you can help sea cows
More Florida manatees died in 2021 than any other year, most of them from starving, and many readers have asked TCPalm: How can I help?
2022 Coastal Lecture Series
JANUARY 18, 2022
Florida's Waters – Current Outlook and Future Plans
2021 was a year filled with optimism for Florida’s waters, including a summer without Lake Okeechobee discharges, and positive movement towards meaningful restoration of water flow through the Everglades. Get caught up on the…
2023 Coastal Lecture Series
January 10, 2023
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…
2023 Research Intern Symposium
Join us in the Exploration Lab to learn about the exciting work our Research Interns have been dedicating their time on.
2023 State Legislative Wrap-up
Florida’s Legislative Session came and went as quickly as our recent afternoon thunderstorms. Environmentally speaking, the bills ranged from mildly positive to severely detrimental, and just as our weather forecasts, the future remains uncertain.
2024 Coastal Lecture Series
January 9, 2024
Hurricane! A History of Hurricanes in Florida
Hurricanes have played a huge role in the writing of Florida’s story, from ancient times right through the current century. Step back in time to see how these amazing but devastating weather machines have affected the people, places,…
2024 Research Symposium
Join us in the Exploration Lab to learn about the exciting work our research team has been dedicating their time on.
2025 International Ocean Film Festival
Join Florida Oceanographic Society for the 2025 International Ocean Film Festival. Experience the power, beauty, and mystery of the ocean—and leave inspired to be a voice for our planet’s most vital ecosystems.
2025 State Legislative Priorities
Hi everyone,
Valentina here, Advocacy Coordinator at the Florida Oceanographic Society. I wanted to give you a quick update on the 2025 Florida Legislative Session, which officially ended on May 2—but without a final state budget in place. Since passing a balanced budget is the Legislature’s only …
2-week pause in Lake Okeechobee discharges is 'woefully inefficient,' US Rep. Brian Mast says
For the second time this month, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., has sent a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers regarding the ongoing discharges from Lake Okeechobee.
33rd Everglades Coalition Conference
The Everglades Coalition, an alliance of 62 local, state, and national conservation organizations held their 33rd annual Everglades Coalition Conference in Stuart from January 11-14.
3D-printed concrete reef placed in Florida Oceanographic Society's Gamefish Lagoon
Florida’s coral reefs have been having a tough time in nature, so a Treasure Coast business has teamed up with a well-known environmental group to see if their man-made concept of a 3D-printed reef can help.
6 Fantastic Things To Do On Hutchinson Island, Florida
Hutchinson Island is a 23-mile-long barrier island on Florida’s Treasure Coast. Divided into South and North Hutchinson Islands, spanning Martin and St. Lucie counties along the Atlantic Ocean, this quiet and laidback part of the Florida coast is a painless 2-hour drive from the bright lights of…
75th Anniversary of the Everglades National Park
On December 6, 2022, Everglades National Park celebrates its 75th anniversary. Since 1947, this park has been providing an incredible array of experiences to visitors and it’s only getting better with age.
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