Meet Lois and John Timpanaro
“We have always been a fishing and boating family,” Lois says. “We are very much aware of protecting our waterways and surrounding areas.”
Meet Lucas DaSilva
Inspired by his older brother's role as a Teen Ambassador with Florida Oceanographic, Lucas began volunteering in 2021, amassing over 60 hours to date.
Meet Marc Teplitz
Marc Teplitz and his family moved to Stuart in 1996 from California. His son and daughter grew up concerned and involved with environmental issues and spent years as campers and then as counselors at the Environmental Study Center. “They taught me about our local sea life and sparked my interest…
Meet Mary Alexander
Mary Alexander heard about Florida Oceanographic Society from a friend. After they both attended a volunteer information session in January 2021, they decided it was the place for them.
Meet Michele & Gil McClurg
“The people here make volunteering fun and educational,” says Michele. “Everyone is friendly, supportive and truly appreciates whatever you do.” As a team the McClurgs have accumulated close to 400 volunteer hours.
Meet Mover and Shucker Katherine Ward
Katherine Ward moved to Stuart in 2013, and over the years, she has enjoyed bringing her family to the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center. Her interest in preserving and protecting our beautiful south Florida waterways is what drew her to volunteer at Florida Oceanographic.
Meet Nell Brewer
In conversations with guests, Nell is continuously motivated by their enthusiasm and impressed by how much they know and care about the natural world. “It’s great to share fun-facts about the animals and the coastal habitats and have meaningful conversations with guests of all ages.”
Meet Our Ocean Protectors
Get an up-close view of the marine vessels and the people who protect our coastal community with members of FWC, NOAA and the Martin County Sheriff's Office.
Meet Our Sea Turtles
As advocates for sea turtle protections, we work tirelessly to raise awareness about the threats facing these majestic creatures and promote conservation initiatives to safeguard their habitats. Additionally, our facility serves as a forever home for sea turtles deemed unfit for release due to…
Meet Rosanne Danner
Six years ago, Rosanne Danner embarked on a new chapter of her life, moving to the charming community of Jensen Beach, FL. A big change from her upbringing in the Bronx, NY, she was drawn to this area thanks to her brother's guidance and fell in love with its beauty.
Meet Summer Sea Turtle Scout Amy Isenhower
Sea turtles return to the same beaches year after year to lay their eggs, and for Amy Isenhower, that’s an exciting aspect of volunteering as a Summer Sea Turtle Scout for Florida Oceanographic Society’s Nighttime Sea Turtle Walks.
Meet the Team
Conor MacDonnell is a marine ecologist with a focus in seagrasses, an important ecosystem for both our charismatic megafauna and our coastal communities. He received his B.S. from William and Mary, his M.S. at FGCU, studying the roles of mangroves in methane production and water quality improvement…
Meet Volunteer Carol Westerfield
May Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Volunteer Joe Pisano
April Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Volunteer Lyda Denney, DVM
March Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Volunteer Mark Kenworthy
Growing up in New Jersey Mark Kenworthy spent every summer at the Jersey shore. When he moved from Mendham, NJ to Stuart, getting involved with Florida Oceanographic Society seemed like a natural choice.
Meet Volunteer Starr Robeson
Meet Volunteer Starr Robeson
Meet Water Quality Advocate David Carlson
February's Volunteer Spotlight!
Membership
Become a Member or Renew Membership
Become a member of Florida Oceanographic Society and join our fight for healthy waterways!
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…
In Memory of Carolyn L. Donigan
Carolyn L. Donigan
February 2, 1941 to April 19, 2023…
In Memory of Deane B. MacMIllan
Deane Barrett MacMillan
July 24, 1933 to October 3, 2022…
A Message for World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day on June 8th gives us the chance to reflect on the importance of our ocean and what we must do to protect it. Read FOS Executive Director, Mark Perry's message for World Oceans Day.
