Visit The Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center In Stuart This Weekend

Posted by zz Gerald Lombardo

Updated on February 6th, 2019

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Published in Nature & Weather

The Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center is a great place to visit if you, your kids, or your grandkids, are looking to learn more about South Florida’s local marine life.

The center is located on Hutchinson Island. Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon, the 57-acre parcel houses the Society's headquarters, nature trails, 750,000-gallon Game Fish Lagoon, Sea Turtle Pavilion, Children's Activity Pavilion, Sea Star Touch Tank Pavilion, Rays on the Reef Ray Pavilion, and the Frances Langford Visitors Center. With its coastal hardwood hammocks and mangrove swamp communities, the site provides excellent opportunities for education and research aimed at increasing visitors' knowledge of these unique environments.

Join The Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center staff this Sunday as they discuss beach dynamics, biology, and oceanography at Stuart Beach from 8:30 a.m-10:00 a.m. This value-added event includes admission to the center for the day.

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When: Sunday, February 10th, from 8:30 a.m-10:00 a.m.

Where: The Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center - 890 Northeast Ocean Blvd. Stuart, FL 34996

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