Florida Oceanographic Society

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What is the Mission of the Florida Oceanographic Society?
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. The successful accomplishment of this mission will help to preserve and protect Florida's fragile ocean and coastal environments for future generations.

How is the Society funded?
The Society is funded primarily through Membership contributions. Donations and fundraising efforts also assist in Society funding. Additionally, the Society receives grant funding for specific research projects.

What are some of the Society's current activities?
The society is currently engaged in a wide range of programs including:

Publishing and distribution of The Source Book of Marine Sciences, used in over 250 school across the USA.
Conducting lectures and programs for the general public and special field trips for Members.
Publishing the Marine Minutes, a monthly newsletter for members.
Coordinating the "Manatee Alert Program," gathering important data regarding the manatee population.
Operating and maintaining the Coastal Weather Stations at the St. Lucie and Jupiter Inlets. The weather stations provide "real-time" weather and sea conditions information free to the community via the telephone.
Serving as a resource on marine related issues for local, state, and federal agencies, as well as the general public.
Maintaining an expansive Marine Resource Library for use by the members and researchers.
Serving as a distribution center for educational literature produced by other groups and organizations.
Coordinating education and research activities of the Society's two Volunteer Reef Research Dive Teams.
Participating in the Coastal Marsh Enhancement Program.

Why should I join?
The Florida Oceanographic Society is growing to meet the need for understanding our coastal resources and communicating knowledge through research and education programs. The conservation of our marine resources and environments is important to help assure the future quality of life in Florida. Each year, about 75% of Florida's 300,000 new residents move to within 15 miles of the coastline, increasing the potential impacts on coastal ecosystems. Your Membership support will enable the Society to continue to expand its programs of education and research.

What are the Membership Benefits?
Society Members receive the satisfaction of knowing that they have made a personal commitment toward the conservation of Florida's marine environments.
Additionally, members receive:

Free admission the Frances Langford Visitor Center.
Discounts on purchases in the Gift Shop.
The opportunity to attend special society functions, lectures, field trips and programs.
Library check out privileges including video programs.
Monthly issues of the Marine Minutes.

Join Today and Help Florida's Future.

Membership Categories are:

President's Club - $1,000.00

Corporate Donor - $500.00

Corporate Associate - $250.00

Patron - $150.00

Sponsor - $75.00

Family - $50.00

Individual - $30.00

VISA and MasterCard excepted.
To become a member please call .
Or go to the Form page print it out and mail it in.

The Florida Oceanographic Society is a non-profit organization. Your membership, donations and other contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Memberships in all categories are annual from the date of application.

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