Coastal Lecture Series
"Images Documenting the History of Hutchinson Island” by Sandy Thurlow is the third of eight thought-provoking and informational lectures focused on topics that are relevant to those who live in coastal Florida. Held from 6:30-7:45 p.m. on select TUESDAYS at the Blake Library in Stuart, Jan-Mar.
Coastal Lecture Series
"Ditch of Dreams: The Cross Florida Barge Canal & the Struggle for Florida’s Future" by Dr. Steve Noll
Coastal Lecture Series
"Light in the Sea: Extremes of Vision in Marine Giants" by Dr. Michael Grace is the fifth of eight thought-provoking, science and conservation-themed lectures focused on topics that are relevant to everyone who lives in coastal Florida. Held from 6:30-7:45 p.m. on select TUESDAYS at the Blake…
Coastal Lecture Series
Dive in to learn more about goliath grouper and the important roles these gentle giants play on Treasure Coast reefs and wrecks!
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
"FWC Tequesta Field Laboratory – Local Research, Monitoring and More" by Erick Ault is the sixth of eight thought-provoking, science and conservation-themed lectures focused on topics that are relevant to everyone who lives in coastal Florida. Held from 6:30-7:45 p.m. on select TUESDAYS at the…
Coastal Lecture Series
Join a NASA biologist to see how technology is being used to track sharks and gamefish in and around the vast protected area surrounding the Kennedy Space Center complex.
Coastal Lecture Series
2025 Coastal Lecture Series
Explore captivating topics like leatherback sea turtles, the health of Lake Okeechobee, conserving the Indian River Lagoon, climate change, and groundbreaking scientific research happening right here in our region.
These free lectures will take place every Tuesday…
Coastal Lecture Series
See how scientists are using miniaturized satellite tracking devices to learn about the secret life of juvenile sea turtles as they embark on an incredible journey around the Atlantic.
Coastal Lecture Series
"Florida’s Endangered Smalltooth Sawfish: Past, Present, and Future" by Tonya Wiley
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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.
A Conservation Breeding Program for the Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow
This December, SFWMD announced plans to start a conservation breeding program to help protect the Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow.
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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Please take time to contact these elected officials and voice your concerns.
Florida's Officials
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
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Florida Senator Gayle Harrell
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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.
Corals, Crabs & the Cosmic Clock: The Winter Solstice & Marine Invertebrates
As the winter solstice approaches, the shortest day of the year brings significant changes to the natural world. It also quietly impacts the lives of marine invertebrates—an incredibly diverse group of animals that include sea stars, corals, jellyfish, and crustaceans.
