From Seeds to Shoreline: Nursery Production of Spartina alterniflora for Salt Marsh Restoration
Learn about efforts to propagate smooth cordgrass from wild-collected seeds as part of a project that aims to restore degraded salt marshes while simultaneously cleaning up aquaculture waste.
From the Field: Oyster Stringers
Updates from the Field
A fuel depot may be coming to Fort Pierce, though safety concerns following past fuel plant disaster loom
A fuel farm could be on the way to the Treasure Coast.
Gift a Membership
Give the gift of membership
Not only is the Coastal Center a valuable, fun and educational attraction on the Treasure Coast but our advocacy, research and restoration initiatives are vital to saving our estuaries. Your support and membership will help Florida Oceanographic Society share our…
Giving Days: How to help the Florida Oceanographic Society help the Indian River Lagoon
To assist in its mission of providing environmental education, Florida Oceanographic Society wants to replace an old storage shed where the staff keeps educational supplies such as dip nets, seine nets, buckets and more. The shed is on its last legs.
Giving Tuesday
In the spirit of the season, we ask that you consider making a donation to Florida Oceanographic on Giving Tuesday, or throughout the giving season!
Your donation can help fund critical science-based research in the Indian River Lagoon, teach young minds about the impact we have on our local…
Gov. DeSantis touts Florida, water quality in Fort Pierce at budget signing
Gov. Ron DeSantis came to the Pelican Yacht Club on Thursday to sign the state budget − which included $100 million for the Indian River Lagoon − and talk about his presidential campaign, on the edge of the waterway.
Governor DeSantis makes SFWMD announcement at the Coastal Center
On February 21, Governor Ron DeSantis stopped by the Coastal Center to announce that he appointed Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch to the South Water Management Governing Board!
Governor DeSantis signs HB 5401 at the Coastal Center
Governor DeSantis signs HB 5401 at the Coastal Center!
Governor DeSantis signs Executive Order 23-06, recommitted to protecting Florida’s waterways
Today Governor DeSantis recommitting to protecting Florida’s waterways by signing Executive Order 23-06. The governor vows to continue the historic momentum of the last four years.
Grassroots effort: Tackling seagrass scarcity in Indian River Lagoon to save starved sea life
Florida's seagrass is dying off, creating a massive issue in the Indian River Lagoon. It's leading to a spike in starvation deaths for the animals that rely on it, like manatees.
Group Visits
Self-Guided groups
Self-Guided Group visits are available for school or camp groups of grade-level students that want more flexibility during their visit. Groups can schedule to come as a Self-Guided Group to attend our daily public educational programs and explore Florida Oceanographic Coastal…
Group Volunteer Request Form
Part of a club, company, homeschool group or a large family that wants to give back to our community? Florida Oceanographic has some wonderful opportunities for private group events that involve habitat restoration and coastal cleanups. To get started, complete the following form and our Volunteer…
Guided Beach Walk
Join our education staff as we discuss beach dynamics, biology, and oceanography at Stuart Beach!
Guided Beach Walk
Join our education staff as we discuss beach dynamics, biology, and oceanography at Stuart Beach!
Guided Beach Walk
Join our education staff as we discuss beach dynamics, biology, and oceanography at Stuart Beach!
Guided Beach Walk
Join our education staff as we discuss beach dynamics, biology, and oceanography at Stuart Beach!
Guided Beach Walk
Join our education staff as we discuss beach dynamics, biology, and oceanography at Stuart Beach!
Guided Beach Walk
Join our education staff as we discuss beach dynamics, biology, and oceanography at Stuart Beach!
Guided Beach Walk
Join our education staff as we discuss beach dynamics, biology, and oceanography at Stuart Beach!
Guided Beach Walk
Join our education staff as we discuss beach dynamics, biology, and oceanography at Stuart Beach!
