In Search Of A Laid-Back, Nature-Packed Florida Vacation
Anyone who loves Florida’s beaches should absolutely visit the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center to learn about the environmental challenges faced by its coastal ecosystems—and the innovative ways that scientists and volunteers are working to mitigate them.
Sebastian fish kill could be warning sign of more to come due to rising temperatures
A fish kill in Indian River County could be the first warning sign of more marine life dying off due to high temperatures and runoff, according to a biologist.
Seeing Red From So Much Green: The Story of Florida’s Algae Issues
Learn about Florida’s ongoing water issues, including the various harmful algae blooms that have plagued our state. See how we can reverse a century of water mismanagement that has damaged the Everglades, Lake Okeechobee, and our coastal estuaries.
Sense-sational Science Summer Camp | Ages 8-11
Campers will experience the world of science with experiments focused on unraveling the mysteries of marine life and understanding the intricacies of the ocean, animal biology, and more!
Sense-sational Science Summer Camp | Ages 5-7
Campers will experience the world of science with experiments focused on unraveling the mysteries of marine life and understanding the intricacies of the ocean, animal biology, and more!
Sense-sational Science Summer Camp | Ages 8-11
Campers will experience the world of science with experiments focused on unraveling the mysteries of marine life and understanding the intricacies of the ocean, animal biology, and more!
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Sewage Spill: Indian River Lagoon wildlife could suffer after Hurricane Ian causes spill
More than 7 million gallons of sewage spilled into the Indian River Lagoon as a result of overflow from Hurricane Ian in Brevard County, which has the potential to cause issues for wildlife throughout the lagoon.
SFWMD wants more say when Lake Okeechobee level drops, but environmentalists are worried
Clean-water advocates lost the war for zero discharges to the St. Lucie River in the new plan being written to manage Lake Okeechobee’s water level for the next decade. Now they fear a new state proposal threatens the battle they did win: a nearly 40% reduction in Lake O discharges.
Share your voice with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers!
"At this point in the process, it is critical we hear about concerns and priorities from the public," said Lt. Col. Jennifer Reynolds, Deputy Commander for South Florida.
Shell-shocked: Sea turtle nesting records shattered in St. Lucie County
The protection of sea turtles during nesting season has been championed for years. Now, nesting records are being broken. St. Lucie County has documented more loggerhead and green turtle nests this year than ever before.
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Program Description
Join our educators as we learn about local invertebrates and scour the beach in search of discarded shells to create our very own hand-made jewelry. This walk will start with a guided shell collection before moving to the Coastal Center to learn more about the found treasures…
Shoreline Creations Walk (Adult)
Join our educators as we learn about local invertebrates and scour the beach in search of discarded shells to create our very own hand-made jewelry.
Shoreline Creations Walk (Family)
Join our educators as we learn about local invertebrates and scour the beach in search of discarded shells to create our very own hand-made jewelry.
Shoreline Creations Walk (Family)
Join our educators as we learn about local invertebrates and scour the beach in search of discarded shells to create our very own hand-made jewelry.
Shoreline Creations Walk (Full)
Join our educators as we learn about local invertebrates and scour the beach in search of discarded shells to create our very own hand-made jewelry.
Should Tampa dye the Hillsborough River green for St. Patrick’s Day? A petition says no.
The movement has garnered more than 2,000 supporters in three days. The city maintains the dye is harmless.
Shouldn't state lands be used for state waters?
"Discharges of water from Lake Okeechobee totaled 832 billion gallons in 2017." Read the editorial by Florida Oceanographic Society's executive director, Mark Perry.
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