Florida Oceanographic Society

The Florida Oceanographic Society promotes the knowledge and understanding of Florida's Marine resources through education, public awareness and the support of scientific research.


Summer Programs
Seining Trips & Snorkel Trips

Check out the progress on the new 10,000 gal. outdoor reef tank
for skates and rays

Society InformationEnvironmental Information
 Frances Langford Visitor Center
  St. Lucie River Estuary Water Quality Data
 Florida Oceanographic Society Membership
  Manatee Sighting Map   Coming Soon
 Gift Shop   Coming Soon
  Our Local Environment
 A Living Gift - Help Our Restoration Effort
  St. Lucie River Estuary In Danger
 Future Master Site Plan   Large File
  Florida & Marine Weather
 Wish List
  Hurricane Information
 Volunteers Wanted
  Links to Marine Resources
 Letter from our Executive Director

Click here for St. Lucie River Water Quality Data

The St. Lucie River Estuary Water Quality Data

      The Florida Oceanographic Society is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1964 by James Rand and other community leaders. The mission of the society is to increase the knowledge and understanding of Florida's Marine resources through education, public awareness and the support of scientific research. Through a wide range of activities and programs the society strives to help protect and preserve Florida's fragile ocean and coastal environments for future generations.

      The Coastal Science Center is located on Hutchinson Island. Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon, the 40 acre parcel houses the Society's headquarters, library, nature trails and the Frances Langford Visitor's Center.With its coastal hardwood hammocks and mangrove forest communities, the site provides excellent opportunities for education and research aimed at increasing the general knowledge of these unique environments.