Florida Oceanographic x Ocean Republic Kick-Off Night
Join us at Ocean Republic Brewing in Stuart on July 11th for the kick-off celebration of our collaborative beer creation!
Florida Oceanographic Society gets Impact 100 Martin grant for coastal restoration
TCPalm's Luminaries and YourNews covers a grant of $25,500 from Impact 100 Martin to Florida Oceanographic for coastal restoration.
Florida Oceanographic Society committed to improving water quality in St. Lucie Estuary, Indian River Lagoon
'I think we've recognized we can't continue to pollute it and think it’s going to survive,' Mark Perry says.
Florida Oceanographic Society committed to improving water quality in St. Lucie Estuary, Indian River Lagoon
"We need everyone to be involved in that process and stand up for our waters," Casey Kniffin, advocacy coordinator, said. "We do a lot behind the scenes."
Florida Oceanographic Society Demands Stop to Discharges
Florida Oceanographic Society's Board of Directors recently passed a resolution advocating for a change to the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.
Florida Right to Clean Water
Florida’s water quality has continued to decline despite previous attempts to clean up our waterways. The Florida Right to Clean and Healthy Water Amendment aims to empower Floridians to ensure that agencies enforce policies to protect our waters. Florida Oceanographic advocates for strengthening…
Florida’s Treasure Coast serves up gold
If you drive North from Miami on I-95 for just two hours and then take a small turn right you will come to the area known as Florida’s Treasure Coast...
Florida's Water Crisis Has Sport Fishing on the Brink of Collapse
Outdoor Life covers the threat of fecal matter, killer algae, too much water, and not enough water on Florida's legendary inshore fishing sport and interviews Dr. Zack Jud.
Florida’s Waters – Current Outlook and Future Plans
Get caught up on the current health of our local waterways, and see how efforts to improve the management of Lake Okeechobee are progressing.
Floridian's Guide to Algae
Algae vs. cyanobacteria…
A Forgotten Kinship: The Role of Seabirds in Maritime Cultures, Ocean Exploration, and Marine Conservation
Explore the ecological importance of seabirds from coral reefs to mountain tops, their role in maritime cultures, and efforts to conserve and protect seabird populations.
Fort Pierce algae found to not be toxic
Test results from two samples taken this week along the Indian River in Fort Pierce confirm the presence of blue-green algae but it shows no signs of being toxic.
FOSTER
FOSTER's (Florida Oceanographic Seagrass Training, Education and Restoration) aim is to train volunteers to assist with seagrass monitoring and restoration while educating the public on issues facing seagrass. Through our programs, our ultimate goal is restore and conserve the seagrass population…
Free Admission for Costumed Kids
This Halloween weekend, Friday, October 29th through Sunday, October 31, children (ages 3-12) wearing a costume will get FREE admission to the Coastal Center with a paying adult (limit one free child per adult).
Free of toxic algae: Seagrass growth on Treasure Coast shows sign of restoration
The restoration of seagrass is a promising sign for those who have witnessed past seagrass die-offs on the Treasure Coast.
Freshwater discharges from Lake Okeechobee impacting oyster beds, seagrass
'Oysters filter algae. ... They're the sentinel species of the estuary,' Mark Perry says.
FROG TAKEOVER: Why development may be helping the Cuban tree frog overrun Florida
You know them for their bulging eyes, webbed feet and distinctive raspy call. We're talking about the invasive Cuban tree frog, and this isn't the typical invasive species you're used to seeing.
From Apprentice to Sea Turtle Scout
Lisa Reed & Susan Boone Graduate from Apprentice to Sea Turtle Scout
From Seeds to Shoreline: Nursery Production of Spartina alterniflora for Salt Marsh Restoration
Learn about efforts to propagate smooth cordgrass from wild-collected seeds as part of a project that aims to restore degraded salt marshes while simultaneously cleaning up aquaculture waste.
From the Field: Oyster Stringers
Updates from the Field
A fuel depot may be coming to Fort Pierce, though safety concerns following past fuel plant disaster loom
A fuel farm could be on the way to the Treasure Coast.
