FLORIDA OCEANOGRAPHIC COASTAL CENTER

STUART, FL

The Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center in Stuart, Florida is a nonprofit environmental education and research center dedicated to protecting and restoring Florida’s coastal ecosystems. Founded in 1964, the center is located on Hutchinson Island, just off the coast of Stuart, and encompasses 65 acres of estuarine, mangrove, and upland habitats.

Visitors to the center can explore the trails, boardwalks, and observation towers to get a close-up view of the natural wildlife, including dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, and a variety of birds. The center also offers educational programs and workshops for children, families, and adults, including guided nature walks, kayak tours, and beach cleanups.

The center features the Elliott Museum of Natural History, which houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits that explore Florida’s diverse ecosystems. The museum also hosts a variety of educational activities and events throughout the year, such as birding walks and lectures.

The center also serves as a research facility for university students and professionals studying the effects of coastal development, climate change, and other environmental issues. The center’s research efforts help to inform the management of Florida’s coastal habitats.

In addition to its educational and research activities, the center also works to restore and protect Florida’s coastal habitats through various conservation projects. It works with government agencies, universities, and other organizations to restore and protect sea grass beds, oyster reefs, mangroves, and other habitats. The center also participates in beach cleanups and other volunteer activities to help keep the Florida coast clean and healthy.

FLORIDA OCEANOGRAPHIC COASTAL CENTER is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in STUART FL. US MID #8401200681

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 1,215,445 from tax period 201309 (YYYYMM).

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Contact FLORIDA OCEANOGRAPHIC COASTAL CENTER

• telephone: 7722250505
• website: http://www.floridaoceanographic.org

FLORIDA OCEANOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
890 NE OCEAN BLVD
STUART
FL
34996-1627

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