Coastal Lecture Series
"Florida’s Mangroves Move North in the Absence of Winter Freezes" by Dr. Loraé Simpson
Coastal Lecture Series
"Making Florida's Springs Great Again" by Dr. Robert Knight
Coastal Lecture Series
The Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie River are in trouble! Get an update on last year’s cyanobacteria blooms and Lake Okeechobee discharges, and find out what the future holds for fixing these problems.
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Concert for a Cause
Come out to Terra Fermata on November 23 as Earthtones presents Strung Like a Horse!
Congressman Brian Mast reintroduces 3 bills to protect Lake Okeechobee
The discharges from Lake Okeechobee through the Port Mayaca and St. Lucie Lock and Dams continues to anger Congressman Brian Mast - as well as environmental organizations in the region.
Conservation of a Prehistoric Fish: Atlantic Tarpon in the Anthropocene
Learn how researchers are using high-tech and low-tech solutions to track tarpon migrations and identify critical juvenile habitats, in an effort to conserve this ancient gamefish species.
Construction begins on new Ocean EcoCenter at Florida Oceanographic Center
Take a look at this news clip featuring our new and upcoming Ocean EcoCenter!
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
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Coral Reef Conservation: Exploration → Research → Management
Dive in to learn about new coral reef discoveries, coral disease treatments, and coral restoration methods that are contributing to coral reef conservation.
Core Module Construction
Help us to build Community Oyster Restoration Enhancement (CORE) modules that will be deployed to create oyster reefs at our restoration sites.
Could blue-green algae be creeping into Treasure Coast waters without Lake O discharges?
Is blue-green algae starting to creep into Treasure Coast waters without Lake Okeechobee discharges?
Current Projects
LONG-TERM OYSTER MONITORING
Spat modules mounted on PVC "trees" are being used to assess the growth and long-term survival of oyster spat in the St. Lucie Estuary and Indian River Lagoon. These spat modules are used to examine various interstitial spaces and predator densities in the estuary along…
Current Weather Conditions
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Jensen Beach Webcam and Weather
Bathtub Beach Webcam and Weather
Tides and Currents (from Seminole Shores)
Marine Zone Forecast (offshore)
Local Melbourne Radar
Coastal Marine Forecast
National Weather Service - Coastal Marine Forecast
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Daily Programs
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Day trip to Hutchinson Island
Martin County is like a fun-sized candy bar – not nearly as huge as its southern neighbor Palm Beach County, yet chock-full of good stuff in an easy-to-consume package.
December 2020 Newsletter
Celebrate Invertebrates!
December 2021 Newsletter
Celebrate Invertebrates Month!
December 2022 eNewsletter
Celebrate Invertebrates Month with Florida Oceanographic
