Meet Rosanne Danner
Six years ago, Rosanne Danner embarked on a new chapter of her life, moving to the charming community of Jensen Beach, FL. A big change from her upbringing in the Bronx, NY, she was drawn to this area thanks to her brother's guidance and fell in love with its beauty.
Meet Sue Barnett
Sue participates in a variety of roles including research projects, oyster shell bagging, drilling and matting, seagrass matting, road/beach cleanups, seagrass nursery cleaning and most recently working on a seagrass research project, saying “I truly believe that volunteers can make a difference…
Meet Sue Mamalis
Sue wears many hats in her volunteer roles. She works with the Living Docks program, participates in oyster shell bagging, drilling, and matting, and helps with seagrass matting and maintaining the seagrass nursery.
Meet Summer Sea Turtle Scout Amy Isenhower
Sea turtles return to the same beaches year after year to lay their eggs, and for Amy Isenhower, that’s an exciting aspect of volunteering as a Summer Sea Turtle Scout for Florida Oceanographic Society’s Nighttime Sea Turtle Walks.
Meet the Team
Dr. Conor MacDonnell is a marine ecologist with a focus in seagrasses, an important ecosystem for both our charismatic megafauna and our coastal communities. He received his B.S. from William and Mary, his M.S. at FGCU, studying the roles of mangroves in methane production and water quality…
Meet Thomas Buhr
Drawn to Stuart in the 70s for its pristine natural surroundings and strong conservation ethos, Thomas was particularly impressed by Martin County's leadership in environmental preservation.
Meet Volunteer Carol Westerfield
May Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Volunteer Joe Pisano
April Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Volunteer Lyda Denney, DVM
March Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Volunteer Mark Kenworthy
Growing up in New Jersey Mark Kenworthy spent every summer at the Jersey shore. When he moved from Mendham, NJ to Stuart, getting involved with Florida Oceanographic Society seemed like a natural choice.
Meet Volunteer Starr Robeson
Meet Volunteer Starr Robeson
Meet Water Quality Advocate David Carlson
February's Volunteer Spotlight!
Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change: Combating Misinformation
Take an entertaining look at weird and wacky questions about the environment with the goal of combatting misinformation in an easily digestible and humorous format.
Membership
Become a Member or Renew Membership
Become a member of Florida Oceanographic Society and join our fight for healthy waterways!
Not only is the Coastal Center a valuable, fun and educational attraction on the Treasure Coast but our advocacy, research and restoration initiatives are vital to…
In Memory of Carolyn L. Donigan
Carolyn L. Donigan
February 2, 1941 to April 19, 2023…
In Memory of Deane B. MacMIllan
Deane Barrett MacMillan
July 24, 1933 to October 3, 2022…
A Message for World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day on June 8th gives us the chance to reflect on the importance of our ocean and what we must do to protect it. Read FOS Executive Director, Mark Perry's message for World Oceans Day.
Millionth Visitor
Join us on June 14 for raffles, prizes, and special activities as we celebrate one million visitors!
Mini Mangrove Walk
Take a guided peak down the nature trail and learn about local mangrove species.
Mini Mangrove Walk
Take a guided peak down the nature trail and learn about local mangrove species.
Mini Mangrove Walk
Take a guided peak down the nature trail and learn about local mangrove species.