Florida Oceanographic Society

Florida Oceanographic Society Inspiring environmental stewardship of Florida's coastal ecosystems through education, research and advocacy. Learn more at www.floridaocean.org
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09/02/2026

✨🐡 May the beautiful gaze of this pufferfish grace your timeline and give you the strength to get through this Wednesday. 👁️✨

And honestly… who wouldn’t feel a little better after seeing that face?

One of our favorite things about our puffers is just how sociable they can be. They’re curious, interactive, and seem to have a knack for making sure they’re part of whatever is happening around them.

Want to experience their personalities for yourself? Come visit the Coastal Center and meet our puffers, sea turtles, stingrays, and so many other amazing coastal animals!

Come see what’s swimming at the Coastal Center!

Thank you for standing with North Atlantic right whales!Thank you to everyone who joined us for The Right Whale: Tales o...
09/01/2026

Thank you for standing with North Atlantic right whales!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for The Right Whale: Tales of Resilience & Hope. We hope the film inspired you—and reminded you that there are things we can do to help.

With fewer than 400 North Atlantic right whales remaining, your voice matters. Here are a few ways to take action:

📣 Tell Congress: Urge your elected officials to support protections for North Atlantic right whales.
🦞 Support ropeless fishing: Ask where your seafood comes from and support practices that reduce entanglement risks.
📲 Spread the word: Share what you learned and help others understand the challenges facing these incredible whales.
🌊 Stay involved: Sign up for Florida Oceanographic’s Advocacy Newsletter for conservation updates and opportunities to make your voice heard.

👉 Take action for right whales: spindriftimages.com/spindriftimageshelprightwhales

Together, we can turn awareness into action and help give North Atlantic right whales a future. 💙

Thank you to our sponsors Marriott Resort Hutchinson Island and River Palm Cottages & Fish Camp for supporting this community event.

08/30/2026

It’s “C”… kinda

When a green sea turtle reaches the surface, you may hear a surprising puff, hiss, or whoosh as it exhales and quickly takes in fresh air before diving back underwater.

And these turtles are impressive breath-holders!

Green sea turtles can remain underwater for hours when resting, although active turtles need to surface much more often.

Want to hear and see these incredible animals for yourself? Come visit the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center and meet our resident sea turtles while learning more about their biology, behavior, and conservation.

🌊 Weekly Water Quality Update | August 20–26This week, the St. Lucie Estuary and southern Indian River Lagoon earned a B...
08/28/2026

🌊 Weekly Water Quality Update | August 20–26

This week, the St. Lucie Estuary and southern Indian River Lagoon earned a B for habitat health, based on 30 reports across 10 zones. Please note we have added additional graphs and info to better illustrate the health of the waterways.

💧 Salinity: Fair–good
🌱 Water clarity: Fair–good for seagrass health
🫧 Dissolved oxygen: Poor–fair
🚫 Lake Okeechobee discharges: 0 cfs

SFWMD reported that no water flowed from Lake Okeechobee into the St. Lucie Estuary this week. Salinity in the middle estuary was also within the optimal range for adult eastern oysters.

Our FLOWSS water quality data is collected by dedicated citizen scientists who help us monitor conditions throughout our local waterways. While the data is screened, it is intended for educational and outreach purposes.

📊 Follow along each week as we track the health of the St. Lucie Estuary and southern Indian River Lagoon.

Great way to start the morning! 🤝🌊I had the opportunity to attend a Chamber of Commerce networking event at the Florida ...
08/27/2026

Great way to start the morning! 🤝🌊

I had the opportunity to attend a Chamber of Commerce networking event at the Florida Oceanographic Center this morning.

It was great connecting with other local business owners and learning more about everything the center is doing right here in our community.

I was really impressed by how much they have for families and kids — I’m definitely going to have to bring my boys back to experience it for themselves!

Even better was hearing about the work being done to protect and restore our local lagoon and waterways. 🌊🐢🐟

As a local business owner, events like this remind me that building a business is about more than just roofing.

It’s about building relationships, supporting our community, and learning more about the place we call home.

Great people, great conversations, and a great morning on the Treasure Coast.

REMCO Roofing — Local business. Local relationships. Local community. 🏠🤝

🌿☕ Coffee, Conservation… and the Mangroves! 🛶What a great time on the water during our Coffee & Conservation mangrove pa...
08/27/2026

🌿☕ Coffee, Conservation… and the Mangroves! 🛶

What a great time on the water during our Coffee & Conservation mangrove paddle! We loved bringing conservation education out into the field for this special on-the-water experience.

A huge thank you to Emily and Anna Grace from Martin County Ecotourism for guiding us through the mangroves, and our own Dr. Zack Jud for sharing his passion for the Indian River Lagoon through engaging interpretation and natural history lessons.

Participants had the chance to learn about Florida’s mangrove species, their vital role in coastal ecosystems, the threats they face, and why protecting these habitats matters—then put that knowledge into action during a guided paddle through St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park.

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make this such a memorable experience. Experiences like this are a great reminder that conservation starts with understanding and connecting with the places we’re working to protect.

If you’d like to learn more about our Coffee & Conservation events, sign up for our advocacy newsletter!



And thank you Education Specialist Nell Brewer for these wonderful shots.

One of the ocean’s most endangered whales has a story that needs to be heard.Join us Saturday, August 29 for a special s...
08/26/2026

One of the ocean’s most endangered whales has a story that needs to be heard.

Join us Saturday, August 29 for a special screening of Right Whale: Tales of Resilience & Hope at the Marriott Hutchinson Island Resort.

🎬 Doors open: 4:30 p.m.
🎥 Film begins: 5:30 p.m.
🎟️ Early Bird tickets: $35

Stay after the film for a special filmmaker panel and hear the stories behind the film—and from the people working to better understand and protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale.

It’s an evening of film, conversation, and conservation, and we hope you’ll join us in shining a light on these remarkable animals.

🎟️ Get your tickets today and be part of the conversation.



Thank you to our Sponsors: Marriott Hutchinson Island and River Palm Cottages and Fish Camp

08/25/2026

I think we’ll name him Antinous

Ever notice fish hanging around while a crab is eating? There’s a reason they don’t always get too close!

Crabs can be very territorial around food. When they find a meal, they may use their claws to defend it from other animals—including fish looking for an easy snack.

But the fish aren’t giving up! They may hang around the crab and wait for an opportunity to grab a bite or pick up scraps the crab leaves behind.

It’s a little underwater food battle—and a great example of how animals compete for food in the wild!

Come see these behaviors up close at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center!

Planning a September visit to the Coastal Center?Here are our upcoming dates to keep in mind:September 7 – Labor Day: OP...
08/24/2026

Planning a September visit to the Coastal Center?

Here are our upcoming dates to keep in mind:

September 7 – Labor Day: OPEN!

The Coastal Center will be CLOSED:
• September 14–18
• September 21
• September 28

Be sure to plan ahead and check our calendar before your visit. We look forward to seeing you! 💙

08/22/2026

Wow. He really hit the Special off the shark. 😎 🛹

Nurse sharks and cownose rays may share space in our coastal ecosystems - and at the Coastal Center - but they have very different lifestyles. Cownose rays often travel in large schools while searching the seafloor for food, while nurse sharks spend much of their time resting on the bottom and hunting at night.

Want to learn more about these incredible animals?

👉 Join us for our Shark & Ray Program to dive deeper into their behavior, biology, and conservation.

👉 And stop by our Animal Care feeding sessions to watch our team care for and feed the animals that call Florida Oceanographic home.

Come experience it all at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center and discover what makes these coastal species so special!

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