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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🐢 Found a sea turtle hatchling on the beach? Here's what to do.Sea turtle nesting season is underway, and occasionally h...
06/03/2026

🐢 Found a sea turtle hatchling on the beach? Here's what to do.

Sea turtle nesting season is underway, and occasionally hatchlings become disoriented or need assistance. While it's natural to want to help, the best thing you can do is connect with trained wildlife professionals.

If you find a sea turtle hatchling:
📞 Call FWC's Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-3922
🏖️ If you're on a guarded beach, notify a nearby lifeguard stand
📞 If you're unable to reach FWC, contact Loggerhead Marinelife Center at 561-603-0211

Please do not take hatchlings home or transport them away from the beach. If you have already picked up a hatchling and cannot reach wildlife officials, return it to the area where it was found and await further guidance.

Together, we can help give Florida's sea turtles the best chance for a successful journey to the ocean. 💙

05/31/2026

Don’t worry — Turtwig isn’t violent by nature. 🐢💥 She just takes sea turtle nesting season very seriously.

She’s here to remind everyone to keep our beaches:

🌙 Dark — artificial lights can disorient nesting sea turtles and hatchlings
🏖️ Flat — fill in holes and knock down sandcastles before leaving the beach
🧹 Clean — remove trash, chairs, and beach gear that can block or trap turtles

Every small action helps protect sea turtles during nesting season along Florida’s coast. Want to learn more about the incredible marine life that calls our waters home? Come visit us at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center and discover how you can help protect our coastal ecosystems.

05/30/2026

Splash, build, experiment, and discover!

The Waterworks Exploration Zone was designed to let kids “play their way” through hands-on learning about Florida’s waterways, watersheds, water flow, and coastal ecosystems.

From moving water through locks and channels to creating their own mini water systems, every interaction helps connect play with the real-world science behind the health of our rivers, estuaries, and oceans.

Come cool off, explore, and experience one of the newest interactive additions at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center!

This week’s habitat health grade for the St. Lucie Estuary and southern Indian River Lagoon earned a solid “B” based on ...
05/29/2026

This week’s habitat health grade for the St. Lucie Estuary and southern Indian River Lagoon earned a solid “B” based on water clarity, oxygen levels, and salinity conditions across 34 monitoring reports in 10 zones.

There were no discharges from Lake Okeechobee this week, helping support fair to good salinity conditions for oysters, seagrass, and overall estuary health. Dissolved oxygen and water clarity also remained fair to good throughout the system.

This important data is collected by dedicated volunteers through Florida Oceanographic Society’s FLOWSS Citizen Science Water Quality Monitoring Program, helping track the health of our waterways week after week.

This data is intended for educational and outreach use only.

Celebrate World Oceans Week with Florida Oceanographic Society at the 23rd International Ocean Film Festival!Join us on ...
05/28/2026

Celebrate World Oceans Week with Florida Oceanographic Society at the 23rd International Ocean Film Festival!

Join us on June 11th for an unforgettable evening of powerful storytelling, ocean conservation, and inspiring films from around the world. This year’s festival features 8 short conservation-focused films exploring coral reef restoration, shark research, climate resilience, Antarctic protection, plastic pollution, and more.

From the reefs of Jamaica to the icy waters of Norway and Antarctica, these films highlight both the beauty of our oceans and the people fighting to protect them for future generations.

⏰ Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🎥 Films Begin: 6:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets Available Now

Come celebrate World Oceans Week with a community passionate about protecting our blue planet. Special remarks from Florida Oceanographic Society Executive Director & CEO Mark Perry and our Presenting Sponsor will follow the screenings.

Special thanks to our sponsors WM and The City of Stuart for helping make this event possible!

Purchase tickets at the link in the comments!

🍺🌊 NEW BEER ALERT 🌊🍋Introducing Shore-Lime Lager — a limited-edition brew released for Ocean Week that gives back to our...
05/27/2026

🍺🌊 NEW BEER ALERT 🌊🍋

Introducing Shore-Lime Lager — a limited-edition brew released for Ocean Week that gives back to our oceans with every pour.

For every Shore-Lime Lager sold during Ocean Week, $1 will be donated to Florida Oceanographic Society — PLUS 10% of event sales will support local marine conservation, education, and advocacy efforts.

Good beer. Good vibes. Good for the ocean. 🍻

Come raise a glass with us and help protect Florida’s coastal ecosystems one sip at a time.

05/26/2026

Testing out new ways to restore seagrass today 🌱💧

From burlap mats and staples to new “seagrass sod” planting techniques, our team is working to find the best ways to help these vital underwater habitats thrive. Every planting helps support cleaner water, stronger ecosystems, and more marine life in the lagoon.



Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.As we spe...
05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

As we spend time with loved ones and enjoy the beauty of our coastlines, waterways, and communities, we reflect with gratitude on those who gave everything to protect the freedoms we hold dear.

And if you’re looking for a peaceful way to spend part of your day, the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center is open today and ready to welcome visitors.

05/23/2026

It’s a big day at Florida Oceanographic — today we’re celebrating BOTH World Turtle Day and Cleo’s birthday!

From decorations to enrichment, the team is getting everything ready for a shell-ebration worthy of Cleo!

Will you be joining us? Come celebrate, learn more about sea turtle conservation, and help us make Cleo’s special day one to remember.





This week’s habitat health grade for the St. Lucie Estuary and southern Indian River Lagoon earned a “B” based on water ...
05/22/2026

This week’s habitat health grade for the St. Lucie Estuary and southern Indian River Lagoon earned a “B” based on water clarity, oxygen levels, and salinity across 32 monitoring reports in 10 zones. 🌊

Even better — there were no discharges from Lake Okeechobee into the St. Lucie Estuary this week.

Salinity levels remained fair to good across the estuary and lagoon, helping support healthy oyster habitat, while water clarity and dissolved oxygen levels also stayed in the fair to good range for seagrass and marine life health.

While conditions improved locally, moderate to high cyanobacteria potential was still observed along portions of Lake Okeechobee by NOAA satellite monitoring.

A huge thank you to the dedicated volunteers in our FOS FLOWSS citizen science program who help collect this important data each week. Your efforts play a vital role in protecting our waterways and informing our community. 💙

Disclaimer: This data is collected by trained citizen scientists for educational and outreach purposes and is screened for quality assurance, though no warranties regarding completeness or accuracy are implied.

Learn more about our Citizen Science Water Quality Monitoring Program and stay connected to the health of our estuaries.





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890 NE Ocean Boulevard
Stuart, FL
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Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
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