Beach Walk
Join our education and volunteer staff as we discuss beach dynamics, biology, and oceanography every Sunday morning at Stuart Beach!
Billions of Gallons of Freshwater Are Dumped at Florida’s Coasts. Environmentalists Want That Water in the Everglades
Environmental groups want to use engineered wetlands to help replenish the river of grass and address toxic algae. The state’s politically powerful sugar growers say those wetlands are for their own polluted water.
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"Party with the Rays" at Florida Oceanographic
The Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center is a family-friendly facility that gives your child the chance to "Party with the Rays." Birthday party packages offer a group rate and pavilion rental option for families that want to celebrate their child's…
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Blue-green algae at Indiantown boat ramp 100 times more toxic than what's considered safe
The excessive heat across South Florida is fueling more toxic blue-green algae along the Treasure Coast.
The Florida Department of Health in Martin County issued a health alert Tuesday for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in the C44 Canal near the boat ramp at Timer Powers Park in…
Blue-green algae not being discharged from Lake Okeechobee, experts cautiously optimistic
This summer, experts braced for an explosion of blue-green algae which could threaten local waterways on the Treasure Coast, including the St. Lucie River and the Indian River Lagoon.
Blue-green algae presence at Lake Okeechobee causing concern on Treasure Coast
“It’ll continue to bloom as long as it has those right conditions, the nutrients, the sunlight," said Executive Director of Florida Oceanographic Society Mark Perry. "Because, we know last year at the end of the year we had a lot of rainfall due to hurricane Ian so all of that nutrients entered the…
Blue-Green Algae Task Force: Focus should be on preventing, not removing toxic blooms
TCPalm covers the Florida Blue-Green Algae Task Force meeting and several members of the public who addressed them, and interviews Mark Perry and Gary Goforth.
Blue-green algae test results from western Martin County spark concern
WPTV covers blue-green algae concerns after a bloom was spotted in western Martin County and interviews Mark Perry for comment.
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Board of Directors passes resolutions regarding LORS and EAA Reservoir
Florida Oceanographic Society's Board of Directors recently passed a resolution advocating for an accelerated revision of LORS and implementation of the EAA Reservoir.
Board of Directors passes a resolution
Florida Oceanographic Society's Board of Directors recently passed a resolution opposing offshore drilling and seismic activities.
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BOARD DOCUMENTS FISCAL YEAR 2025
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Burlap is helping to stabilize seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon
The Florida Oceanographic Society is conducting waterway conservation research regarding seagrass restoration, water quality monitoring, and oyster development.
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Calls to limit discharges from Lake Okeechobee into St. Lucie Inlet
An ongoing battle on the Treasure Coast continues as residents fight for more protection for the St. Lucie Estuary.
Can Mangroves Experience Too Much of a Good Thing?
Mangroves have adapted to living in waters with low nutrient levels, and the addition of a limiting, or beneficial nutrient can enhance the productivity of these plants. However, large amounts of nutrients can be detrimental to the long-term health and maintenance of these important ecosystems.
Can mangroves keep up with rising sea levels?
Check out this recent paper by Dr. Glenn A. Coldren and researchers from Villanova University and Smithsonian Environment Research Center on work at Kennedy Space Center.
