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Florida Oceanographic Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1964 with the mission to inspire environmental stewardship of Florida’s coastal ecosystems through education, research and advocacy. 

Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center is a 57-acre marine life nature center located on Hutchinson Island in Stuart, FL situated between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean. 

Underwater Shell
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Campers will immerse themselves in hands-on activities, games, and crafts as we explore the various animals that live on our nature trail and local beaches! 

Discover the true "locals" inhabiting of our waters in our Salty Species Summer Camp.  Immerse yourself in an up-close and personal encounter as we introduce and delve into various plant and animal groups, each showcasing its unique characteristics. 

Sea turtle safety and light pollution are reasons some South Hutchinson Island residents want a section of A1A darker than state transportation officials are proposing.

For the past two weeks, the St. Lucie Lock and Dam in Martin County has been quiet as there has been a pause in freshwater discharges from Lake Okeechobee.