How DEP plans to punish a Port St. Lucie resort for destroying a half-acre mangrove canopy

DEP proposes punishment for Sandpiper Bay Resort in Port St. Lucie.

Impact Report

View our current Impact Report This report highlights the education, research and advocacy initiatives of Florida Oceanographic Society for fiscal year 2023…

'It impacts our health': Treasure Coast residents voice worries as discharges from Lake Okeechobee continue

Concern over water releases from Lake Okeechobee was front and center Thursday at a Rivers Coalition meeting.

Improving the Indian River Lagoon one seagrass mat at a time

With recent discharges from Lake Okeechobee into the Indian River Lagoon impacting marine wildlife, local community members are taking matters into their own hands. And it all begins with seagrass.

Indian River Lagoon: Governor pledges $100M annually to water quality improvement

One hundred million dollars a year, over four years, will be spent on improving the water in the Indian River Lagoon.

International Coastal Cleanup

Join us in making a tangible impact on our oceans!

International Coastal Cleanup

Participate in the 2019 International Coastal Cleanup and help us to clean Waveland Beach on Hutchinson Island! 

International Coastal Cleanup

Join us as we take part in the International Coastal Cleanup by cleaning up the Stuart Causeway Park! 

International Coastal Cleanup (FULL)

Get involved in this year’s International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 17th!  

International Ocean Film Festival

Celebrate our oceans with a selection of ocean-focused, independent films from the International Ocean Film Festival. 

Interns

The goal of the Research Department’s summer internship program is for individuals to gain experience in collaboration, experimental design, data collection, and dissemination of results while working as part of a productive research and restoration laboratory. Interns are given the opportunity to…

Internships

Florida Oceanographic offers internships in our Animal Care, Education and Research Departments. These 2-4 month-long internships are designed for college-degree or graduate students 18 years and older who are interested in gaining more experience in their related science field (biology, marine…

IRL Science Festival

Join us at the IRL Science Festival on October 26 from 10 am - 3 pm!

January 2020 Newsletter

Celebrate Seagrass and Mangrove Month at the Coastal Center!

January 2021 Newsletter

Celebrate Shorebirds! 

January 2022 Newsletter

Celebrate Shorebirds Month!

January 2023 Newsletter

Celebrate Shorebirds Month with Florida Oceanographic  

January 2024 Newsletter

Read our January 2024 Newsletter!

Jensen Beach Causeway Cleanup (FULL)

Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up Stuart Causeway.

Jensen Beach Causeway Cleanup (FULL)

Start your day with us at the Jensen Beach Causeway for a cleanup! 

Jensen Beach Causeway Cleanup 12-13-21 (Private)

This event is for the Young Lawyers Division of the Martin County Bar Association only. Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up Jensen Beach Causeway. Dress appropriately for the beach and make sure to bring a reusable water bottle. We recommend everyone wear a face…

Jensen Beach Causeway Cleanup (FULL)

Start your day with us at the Jensen Beach Causeway for a beach cleanup! 

Jensen Beach Cleanup

Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up Jensen Beach.

Jensen Beach Cleanup 12-9-21 (Private)

This event is for the Young Lawyers Division of the Martin County Bar Association only. Come join us as we put our stewardship into action by cleaning up Jensen Beach. Dress appropriately for the beach and make sure to bring a reusable water bottle. We recommend everyone wear a face covering if…