Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center

57-acre educational & research site with a network of nature trails, a lagoon & saltwater tanks.

Situated between the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean, the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center is a 57-acre, marine life nature center offering educational programs to visitors of all ages that teach the importance of environmental stewardship. Guests to the Coastal Center can interact with stingrays and local invertebrate species, attend daily programs that teach about local gamefish, sharks, and sea turtles, and explore the new Ocean EcoCenter, a state-of-the-art facility that includes interactive exhibits and 2,000+ gallons of aquariums. Join us in our mission "to inspire environmental stewardship of Florida's coastal ecosystems through education, research and advocacy” today.