Florida Beach Quests
Discover the secrets behind every beachcomber’s unanswered questions about beach plants, animals, physical processes, and more.
Florida cutting red tape to expedite seagrass planting for starving manatees
As manatees die in record numbers, seagrass planters feel an urgency to restore the Indian River Lagoon.
Florida environment groups join Mast, Donalds calling on Corps to stop Lake O discharges
U.S. Rep Brian Mast joined a coalition of Florida environment groups at the Port Mayaca Lock and Dam Tuesday to convey support for a revised Lake Okeechobee plan which sends more water south to the thirsty Everglades and eliminates discharges from the lake to coastal estuaries.
Florida Estuaries In Crisis
Learn about estuaries,
why they are in crisis,
and what you can do to help…
Florida’s Fantastic Sea Turtles Virtual Lecture
In honor of Endangered Species Day, join Dr. Zack Jud for a live Zoom-based lecture focused on sea turtle biology, ecology, and conservation.
Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center teaches protection, conservation
The Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center is located on Hutchinson Island in Martin County, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon. This interactive facility allows visitors to explore the native ecosystem of Florida in a way that some people may never experience.
Florida Oceanographic x Ocean Republic Kick-Off Night
Join us at Ocean Republic Brewing in Stuart on July 11th for the kick-off celebration of our collaborative beer creation!
Florida Oceanographic Society gets Impact 100 Martin grant for coastal restoration
TCPalm's Luminaries and YourNews covers a grant of $25,500 from Impact 100 Martin to Florida Oceanographic for coastal restoration.
Florida Oceanographic Society committed to improving water quality in St. Lucie Estuary, Indian River Lagoon
'I think we've recognized we can't continue to pollute it and think it’s going to survive,' Mark Perry says.
Florida Oceanographic Society Demands Stop to Discharges
Florida Oceanographic Society's Board of Directors recently passed a resolution advocating for a change to the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.
Florida Oceanographic Society committed to improving water quality in St. Lucie Estuary, Indian River Lagoon
"We need everyone to be involved in that process and stand up for our waters," Casey Kniffin, advocacy coordinator, said. "We do a lot behind the scenes."
Florida Right to Clean Water
Florida’s water quality has continued to decline despite previous attempts to clean up our waterways. The Florida Right to Clean and Healthy Water Amendment aims to empower Floridians to ensure that agencies enforce policies to protect our waters. Florida Oceanographic advocates for strengthening…
Florida’s Treasure Coast serves up gold
If you drive North from Miami on I-95 for just two hours and then take a small turn right you will come to the area known as Florida’s Treasure Coast...
Florida's Water Crisis Has Sport Fishing on the Brink of Collapse
Outdoor Life covers the threat of fecal matter, killer algae, too much water, and not enough water on Florida's legendary inshore fishing sport and interviews Dr. Zack Jud.
Florida’s Waters – Current Outlook and Future Plans
Get caught up on the current health of our local waterways, and see how efforts to improve the management of Lake Okeechobee are progressing.
Floridian's Guide to Algae
Algae vs. cyanobacteria…
Fort Pierce algae found to not be toxic
Test results from two samples taken this week along the Indian River in Fort Pierce confirm the presence of blue-green algae but it shows no signs of being toxic.
FOSTER
FOSTER's (Florida Oceanographic Seagrass Training, Education and Restoration) aim is to train volunteers to assist with seagrass monitoring and restoration while educating the public on issues facing seagrass. Through our programs, our ultimate goal is restore and conserve the seagrass population…
Free Admission for Costumed Kids
This Halloween weekend, Friday, October 29th through Sunday, October 31, children (ages 3-12) wearing a costume will get FREE admission to the Coastal Center with a paying adult (limit one free child per adult).
Free of toxic algae: Seagrass growth on Treasure Coast shows sign of restoration
The restoration of seagrass is a promising sign for those who have witnessed past seagrass die-offs on the Treasure Coast.
Freshwater discharges from Lake Okeechobee impacting oyster beds, seagrass
'Oysters filter algae. ... They're the sentinel species of the estuary,' Mark Perry says.
From Apprentice to Sea Turtle Scout
Lisa Reed & Susan Boone Graduate from Apprentice to Sea Turtle Scout
