EDUCATION
Hands-On Feet-Wet
Nature-based education teaches us how to be good stewards of our environment and the natural world around us. Marine Discovery Center offers a wide variety of hands-on, feet-wet educational programs—on campus, and on the water! From action-packed Adventure Camps for kids, free monthly lectures, and indoor educational exhibits to eco-tours and conservation activities, there are opportunities for kids and adults of all ages to connect with nature and gain a better understanding of the diverse inhabitants of the Indian River Lagoon.
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CONSERVATION
In Action
Healthy coastal habitats play a critical role in all our lives by protecting us from storms, helping to keep our drinking water clean, and supporting the economy through boating, fishing, and tourism. Marine Discovery Center believes in conservation-in-action where YOU play a key role in helping to protect biological diversity, maintain and restore critical habitat and help prevent loss of species, no matter where you live, work or play. Learn more about how you can become part of our volunteer conservation team through our oyster bed and shoreline restoration projects and citizen science programs.
EXPLORATION
Discover Amazing
Repeated, meaningful experiences in nature help develop a sense of place, a sense of connection, and a sense of community. These experiences reveal the relationship we have with the natural world and the importance of conserving it. Marine Discovery Center invites you to explore the diverse wildlife and beauty of the Indian River Lagoon on one of our expertly guided boat and kayak eco-tours. These two-hour water adventures, led by a certified Florida Master Naturalist, will give you an up-close and personal look at one of North America’s most biodiverse ecosystems, which is home to more than 4,000 species of plants and animals, including the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin, Florida Manatee, horseshoe crabs, coastal birds, and a wide variety of fish and other important organisms. Book your seat today and DISCOVER AMAZING! Nature is waiting!