Marine Resources Council

Marine Resources Council A charitable nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring the Indian River Lagoon through Science, Education, & Advocacy. MRC educates all ages.
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The Indian River Lagoon is home to 4,300 different species of plants and animals, including us, humans! Restoring the health and beauty of our lagoon starts with you! There are many ways you can get involved:

- Become a member! Donors are MRC members, united in restoring balance to the Indian River Lagoon coastal community of east-central Florida. To make a charitable contribution, visit our webs

ite and click on "Donate". We appreciate your support and involvement.

- Volunteer with us! MRC hosts a variety of workshops ranging from caring for thousands of young mangroves in our two state-licensed nurseries, to creating concrete structures designed to recruit oyster spat and accrete shoreline. To sign up, fill out the Volunteer Application and Waiver on our website, under "Get Involved".

- Learn something new today! To inquire about youth educational programs, contact [email protected] and for adult educational programs, contact [email protected]. You can also tune into our Facebook Lives, featuring our monthly Lunch & Learns and our Report Card presentations. Call or message us to make an appointment to visit MRC at the Ted Moorhead Lagoon House in Palm Bay, FL.

💦 June is LagoonWatch's 35th Anniversary, and each week, we'll be sharing fun facts about the program. Swipe to see fact...
06/12/2026

💦 June is LagoonWatch's 35th Anniversary, and each week, we'll be sharing fun facts about the program. Swipe to see fact #2!

🖊 LagoonWatch Citizen Scientists take a variety of measurements during their monitoring sessions, including temperature, pH, conductivity, total dissolved solids, phosphate & nitrate concentrations, and water clarity & depth.

🐬 To learn more about how you can contribute to support the LagoonWatch program, visit https://givebutter.com/LagoonWatch

06/09/2026

🙋🏻‍♀️ This Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, you can join us for a guided tour of the Ted Moorhead Lagoon House to learn all about Marine Resources Council, Ais Lookout Park, and Low Impact Living.

📝 Register to join us at givebutter.com/LagoonHouseTours, or just show up at 10 AM!

🌊 Happy World Oceans Day! 🌊🐬 Although MRC's mission is the Indian River Lagoon, we can't miss the chance to celebrate ou...
06/08/2026

🌊 Happy World Oceans Day! 🌊

🐬 Although MRC's mission is the Indian River Lagoon, we can't miss the chance to celebrate our global oceans! There are five inlets that connect the Lagoon to the Atlantic Ocean and provide saltwater to the estuarine ecosystem. The Lagoon provides nursery habitat for fish and crabs that live in the Atlantic Ocean.

🐢 World Oceans Day celebrates the life-giving characteristics of our oceans and raises awareness about how we can preserve ocean biodiversity. Scientists agree that protecting 30% of the global oceans by 2030 can help protect against the impacts of a warming climate.

🦈 Join us in celebrating World Oceans Day by sharing your favorite ocean animal in the comments below. 💙

🦆 If you're on eBird, you might know the Ted Moorhead Lagoon House is a hot spot! The Science Team has been dedicated to...
06/07/2026

🦆 If you're on eBird, you might know the Ted Moorhead Lagoon House is a hot spot! The Science Team has been dedicated to tracking regular bird sightings around campus.

🔎 The Spring report details birds sighted, the largest flocks, and which Winter birds have migrated out of our area.

▶ Swipe through to see the report in its entirety, and how you can contribute to the Fall report!

Marine Resources Council is saddened to announce the passing of beloved environmental advocate and MRC Board member, Mau...
06/06/2026

Marine Resources Council is saddened to announce the passing of beloved environmental advocate and MRC Board member, Maureen Rupe.

Maureen served her community for decades as a devoted advocate for clean water, responsible growth, and environmental stewardship. She was a member of the MRC Board of Directors from 1998 to 2026, and her leadership serves as an inspiration for us all. We will miss Maureen dearly.

💭 Speaking of LagoonWatch...April's Maps are live! This month, we're featuring phosphate concentrations.🔬 In April, most...
06/05/2026

💭 Speaking of LagoonWatch...April's Maps are live! This month, we're featuring phosphate concentrations.

🔬 In April, most LagoonWatch sites reported phosphate concentrations at or below 0.09 ppm, which is considered "Good" by the U.S. EPA. Two notable outliers were reported from the Banana River Lagoon, where the concentrations were significantly higher and would be considered "Very Poor."

🌱 Phosphates are nutrients that can occur naturally and are used by algae and aquatic plants to foster growth. However, elevated concentrations can be caused by fertilizer runoff, septic system failures, and stormwater drainage. This can fuel harmful algal blooms and reduce water clarity, which can be harmful to IRL wildlife and seagrasses.

🗺 Check out the rest of April's Maps at https://tinyurl.com/April2026Maps

🎊 Happy Birthday, LagoonWatch 🎉This June marks the 35th Anniversary of LagoonWatch, and to celebrate, we're sharing fact...
06/04/2026

🎊 Happy Birthday, LagoonWatch 🎉

This June marks the 35th Anniversary of LagoonWatch, and to celebrate, we're sharing facts about the historic program each week. Did you know that it is the longest continuously running citizen science water quality monitoring program in the Indian River Lagoon? 🤯

The program is funded almost entirely by donors just like you! You can contribute to supporting our monitors by visiting: https://givebutter.com/LagoonWatch

🔥 June's Lagoon at Noon received tons of engagement and was followed by a great discussion! If you didn't get the chance...
06/03/2026

🔥 June's Lagoon at Noon received tons of engagement and was followed by a great discussion! If you didn't get the chance to watch yesterday, visit our YouTube channel at the link in bio to catch up on all things biochar with Dr. Chris Fields-Johnson! 🌳

Dropping onto your feed with our June event round-up 🤗Keep an eye out for the Lagoon Explorer (June 3) and Lagoon House ...
05/30/2026

Dropping onto your feed with our June event round-up 🤗

Keep an eye out for the Lagoon Explorer (June 3) and Lagoon House Tour (June 13) events! They are the two new monthly events we'll be hosting, and we're looking forward to meeting some new friends 💙

📝 Register for all events by visiting the link in our bio!

👐🏻 This is the last chance to register for our upcoming new volunteer orientation dates! If you've been thinking about j...
05/28/2026

👐🏻 This is the last chance to register for our upcoming new volunteer orientation dates! If you've been thinking about joining our volunteer corps, you can join us Friday in Sebastian or Saturday in Palm Bay to learn all about Marine Resources Council and what to expect from the volunteer experience. 💙

📝 Register to join us on our volunteer app: https://pointapp.org/orgs/7445

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3275 Dixie Highway NE
Palm Bay, FL
32905

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 1pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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