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.
1/2 Price Admission
Enjoy 1/2 price admission to the Coastal Center in celebration of World Oceans Day!
1/2 Price Admission
Enjoy half price admission to the Coastal Center in celebration of World Oyster Day!
1/2 Price Admission
Enjoy half price admission to the Coastal Center in celebration of Sharks & Rays Month! Stop by the Oceana booth to learn more about sharks.
1/2 Price Admission
Enjoy 1/2 price admission to the Coastal Center in celebration of Sea Turtle Month!
1/2 Price Admission
Enjoy 1/2 price admission to the Coastal Center on Saturday, September 28 in celebration of Estuaries Day!
1/2 Price Admission
Enjoy 1/2 price admission to the Coastal Center in celebration of Earth Day!
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!
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.
About Us
Florida Oceanographic Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1964 with the mission to inspire environmental stewardship of Florida's…
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Adopt an Animal
Florida Oceanographic’s Animal Adoption Program is a great way to support the Coastal Center and to add a finned or four-flippered friend to your family! When you "adopt” an animal, a portion of your gift helps support the animals in our care.
Animal adoption packages are sent through USPS…
Adopt-A-Highway
Help us to clean up our stretch of A1A!
Adopt-A-Highway
Help us to clean up our stretch of A1A!
Adopt-A-Highway
Help us to clean up our stretch of A1A!
Adopt-A-Highway
Meet us at the Coastal Center parking lot and help us clean up our stretch of A1A!
Adult Groups
guided adult tours
Florida Oceanographic Society offers special guided adult program options to groups that want a more in-depth visit. These programs are offered throughout the year and are guided by a member of Florida Oceanographic's Education staff. A perfect compliment to a visit to the…
Advocacy
Taking our message to the community
As active advocates, we fight for our waterways and the preservation of Florida's environment. In addition to being members of the Rivers Coalition, Everglades Coalition and Blue Frontier Campaign, we lead conversations, take part in stakeholder meetings and…
Ais on the Lagoon
Join us for a 4.5-mile round-trip paddle across the Indian River Lagoon! You'll learn about the Ais Indians who inhabited our area centuries ago.
Algae Blooms and Florida’s Water Issues Virtual Lecture
Join Dr. Zack Jud for a live Zoom-based lecture focused on Florida’s ongoing water issues.
Algae at a marina in Fort Pierce being tested
"Even if this isn’t a harmful type of algae, the amount of fresh water pouring into our estuary is a big concern," said Dr. Zack Jud with the Florida Oceanographic Society in Stuart.
Amazon Smile
It's as easy as 1-2-3!
1. Visit Smile.Amazon.com
2. Sign in or create an account
3. Select Florida Oceanographic as your charitable organization. Return to Smile.Amazon.com every time you shop!
There's no additional cost - Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile…
America's Amazon
America’s Amazon: The Story of the St. Lucie River
A documentary film by noted conservationist John Nelson