TCPalm: Take a look inside Florida Oceanographic Society's new Ocean EcoCenter

Check out photos of exhibits and displays in the Ocean EcoCenter!

Teen Environmental Ambassador Program - Ocean Plastic Advocates

Gain a better understanding of the origins and issues of plastic pollution in our oceans with a group cleanup of Stuart Beach.

Teen Environmental Ambassador Program - Oyster Habitat Monitoring (FULL)

Work with our Research Staff and learn about the importance of living oyster reefs.

Teen Environmental Ambassador Program - Ocean & Climate

Learn about how the changing climate is affecting our ocean and what part we can play in advocating for change. 

Teen Environmental Ambassador Program: Restoring Oyster Populations (Canceled)

Wade into the Indian River Lagoon and learn first-hand about oyster restoration!

Teen Immersion Experiences Camp Info Sign-Up (Ages 12-16)

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Teen Summer Environmental Opportunities

LOVE the environment? Want to share your passion and earn volunteer hours? Florida Oceanographic Society has summer volunteer opportunities for teens ages 15-17 Teen Environmental Ambassador Program Ocean Plastic Advocates - Friday, July 14 |9 am - 10:30 am Gain a better understanding of the…

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In the Bedroom of the Shark (In Person Registration)

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In the Bedroom of the Shark: Underwater Mating and Dating in the Florida Keys

Dive in to learn more about the fascinating story of nurse shark courtship and mating from a world-renowned shark biologist.

The History of the St. Lucie River - 125 years of Change

Step back in time to see how a documentary filmmaker unraveled the true history of the St. Lucie River, “America’s Amazon.”

The Loxa-Lucie Headwaters - Continuing the History of Preserving Environmentally Valuable Lands in Martin County

Learn about a new land preservation initiative to protect the headwaters of Kitching Creek and the north-flowing South Fork of the St. Lucie River.

In The News

RESEARCH DEPARTMENT NEWS (8/2023) Director of Research and Conservation, Dr. Loraé Simpson, spoke with City & State Florida about what sargassum can teach us about mangroves and their tolerance to high nutrient levels. You can read the article at the link here. (8/2023) Our Research Teams…

"The Science Behind Oyster Restoration" Workshop

Learn about the science behind oyster restoration and living shoreline construction! 

The Story of Plastic Film Screening

Join us at the Blake Library for a screening of The Story of Plastic.

The Vital Role of Seagrass in Coastal Ecosystems

Beneath the shimmering surface of our coastal waters lies a hidden treasure vital to the health of our marine environments: seagrass.

The Young and Passionate Megan Brookes

Megan Brookes became involved with Florida Oceanographic because she has always had a passion for the environment. When she first started as a volunteer at Florida Oceanographic, she was looking for somewhere that she could be a part of the conservation efforts in her local community.

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'There isn't a cure or an antidote': Experts say to keep pets away from blue-green algae

Blue-green algae’s toxicity is a worry for both wildlife and humans. With the algae spreading beyond Lake Okeechobee and into canals, there’s ample cause for concern.

They're called 'super clams,' and the Indian River Lagoon just got 55,000 of them

The long-embattled southern Indian River Lagoon got some support this month from what could be a promising solution to pollution problems. They're called "super clams." 

Too much polluted agricultural water threatens Everglades' engineered wetlands, study says

Too much polluted agricultural water threatens Everglades' engineered wetlands, study says.