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Florida Oceanographic Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1964 with the mission to inspire environmental stewardship of Florida’s coastal ecosystems through education, research and advocacy. 

Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center is a 57-acre marine life nature center located on Hutchinson Island in Stuart, FL situated between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean. 

Underwater Shell
Underwater Shell

Celebrate our first ever Eco-Logical Trivia night at the Coastal Center!

Dive into the wonders of marine mammals with a fun-filled day celebrating Florida's gentle giants and ocean friends!

Last month, a 365-pound green sea turtle was rescued after getting struck by a boat and entangled in a crab trap, according to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Billions of gallons of water filled with runoff from surrounding urban and agricultural areas are dumping into the St. Lucie River after significant rainfall filled the new C-44 Reservoir and surrounding canals to dangerously high levels.