Seagrass Survey
Help us document short and long-term trends in seagrass health! Snorkeling experience required. Hands on training provided.
Seagrass Survey
Join us for our monthly survey of natural seagrass populations at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center and help us document short and long-term trends in seagrass health in the Indian River Lagoon.
Seagrass Survey
Help us document short and long-term trends in seagrass health! Snorkeling experience required. Hands on training provided.
Seagrass Survey
Help us document short and long-term trends in seagrass health! Snorkeling experience required. Hands on training provided.
Seagrass Survey
Help us document short and long-term trends in seagrass health! Snorkeling experience required. Hands on training provided.
Seagrass Survey
Help us document short and long-term trends in seagrass health! Snorkeling experience required. Hands on training provided.
Seagrass survival in St. Lucie Estuary, Indian River Lagoon hinges on discharges
'This estuary on this coast does not need any more discharges,' Florida Oceanographic Society executive director says.
Seagrass Training Workshop
Learn how you can be a seagrass citizen scientist by collecting seagrass fragments, making mats, participating in seagrass surveys and restoration monitoring.
Seagrass Training Workshop
Learn how you can be a seagrass citizen scientist by collecting seagrass fragments, making mats, participating in seagrass surveys and restoration monitoring.
Seagrasses
F.O.S.T.E.R. (Florida Oceanographic Seagrass Training, Education and Restoration) is a community-based research and restoration program that seeks to restore and protect seagrass populations in the Indian River Lagoon, Florida.
Seagrass is vital to the health of Florida's waterways; it provides…
Seagulls: More Than Meets the Eye
Seagulls, with their distinctive cries and graceful flight, are a common sight along coastlines worldwide.
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!
September 2020 Newsletter
Celebrate estuaries with Florida Oceanographic Society!
September 2021 Newsletter
Celebrate Estuaries Month!
September 2022 eNewsletter
Celebrate Estuaries Month with Florida Oceanographic
September 2023 Newsletter
Read our September 2023 Newsletter.
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.
